COMEDK2017ChemistryCoordination Compounds
A ligand can also be regarded as
Options
- ALewis acid
- BBronsted base
- CLewis base
- DBronsted acid
Correct answer
C. Lewis base
Step-by-step solution
A ligand is an atom or group of atom which donates lone pair of electron to central metal ions in coordination compound. Also, Lewis base is the substance that donates a pair of electron. Hence, ligand can also be regarded as Lewis base.