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NEETChemistryCoordination Compounds

Which of the following options correctly explains ligands with two examples each?

Options

  1. ALigands are ions that form ionic bonds with central metal ions. Examples include Na + ,K + .
  2. BLigands are compounds that accept electrons from a central metal ion, resulting in the formation of coordinati
  3. CLigands are molecules or ions that donate electron pairs to a central metal ion, forming coordination bonds. E
  4. DLigands are covalent compounds that do not interact with metal ions. Examples include O 2 and N 2 .

Correct answer

C. Ligands are molecules or ions that donate electron pairs to a central metal ion, forming coordination bonds. E

Step-by-step solution

Correct Option is : (C) Ligands are molecules or ions that donate electron pairs to a central metal ion, forming coordination bonds. Examples include H 2 O and NH 3

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