A group of atoms can function as a ligand only when

Question

A group of atoms can function as a ligand only when (A) It is a small molecule (B) It is capable of acting as donor of electron pair (C) It is a negatively charged ion (D) It is positively charged ion

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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.

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

It is a small molecule

It is capable of acting as donor of electron pair

It is a negatively charged ion

It is positively charged ion

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.