The electropositive nature of carbon centers in transition metal complexes is modulated by the electronic characteristics of the surrounding functional groups, particularly azomethine (-C=N-), and keto (-C=O) moieties. Azomethine groups, with their electron-rich nitrogen atoms, induce a polarization effect , withdrawing electron density from the adjacent carbon through resonance and inductive effects, thereby enhancing its electropositivity. Similarly, keto groups impose a significant electron-withdrawing effect due to the high electronegativity of oxygen , causing adjacent carbons to exhibit increased electropositivity. These functional groups collectively dictate the electronic topology of the ligand framework, which in turn governs the electronic environment around the metal center.