Question:
A ligand can also be regarded as
A ligand can also be regarded as
Updated On: Feb 23, 2024
- Lewis acid
- Bronsted base
- Lewis base
- Bronsted acid
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Solution and Explanation
A ligand is a species that is capable of donating an electron pair $(s)$ to the central metal ion. The substances which are capable of donating an electron pair are called Lewis base, so a ligand is also a Lewis base.
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Concepts Used:
Coordination Compounds
A coordination compound holds a central metal atom or ion surrounded by various oppositely charged ions or neutral molecules. These molecules or ions are re-bonded to the metal atom or ion by a coordinate bond.
Coordination entity:
A coordination entity composes of a central metal atom or ion bonded to a fixed number of ions or molecules.
Ligands:
A molecule, ion, or group which is bonded to the metal atom or ion in a complex or coordination compound by a coordinate bond is commonly called a ligand. It may be either neutral, positively, or negatively charged.