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$NF_3$ is a weaker ligand than $N(CH_3)_3$. $NF_3$ ionizes to give $F^-$ ions in aqueous solution.

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The Correct Option is C

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Due to high electronegativity and electron withdrawing nature of $F$-atom, the lone pair of $N$ -atom in $NF _{3}$ molecule is not easily available for donation. Whereas in $N \left( CH _{3}\right)_{3},-$ $CH _{3}$ group is an electron releasing group, thus lone pair of N-atom in $N \left( CH _{3}\right)_{3}$ molecule can be ligated easily. Except, nitrogen fluoride, all other trihalides hydrolyse in water. $NCl _{3}+3 H _{2} O \longrightarrow NH _{3}+3 HOCl$
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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.