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A ligand can also be regarded as
ChemistryCoordination CompoundsKCETKCET 2008
Options:
  • A Lewis acid
  • B Bronsted base
  • C Lewis base
  • D Bronsted acid
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The correct answer is: Lewis base
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.

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