Geoffrey Wilkinson's research

Geoffrey Wilkinson was a renowned chemist whose research revolutionized the understanding of how metals interact with other molecules. He focused on transition metals, particularly in creating complex compounds that act as catalysts—substances that speed up chemical reactions. His work helped explain the structure of these metal-ligand complexes, leading to practical applications in industrial processes and medicine. Wilkinson's discoveries provided a foundational understanding of organometallic chemistry, which involves compounds containing metal-carbon bonds, significantly advancing both academic research and real-world chemical manufacturing.