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Q. A group of atoms can function as a ligand only when

KCETKCET 2013Coordination Compounds

Solution:

The donor atoms molecules or anions which donate a pair of electrons to the central metal atom or ion and form a coordinate bond with it are calied ligands. Ligands are electron pair donors so they are Lewis bases.