KCET2008ChemistryCoordination 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 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.