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What is a ligand? - Chemistry

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What is a ligand?

What are ligands?

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A ligand is a molecule or ion that donates electron pairs to a central metal atom or ion to form a coordination complex. The ligand bonds to the metal via coordinate covalent bonds, where the ligand donates both electrons of the shared pair to the metal ion.

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Chapter 9: Coordination Compounds - VERY SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS [Page 544]

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Nootan Chemistry Part 1 and 2 [English] Class 12 ISC
Chapter 9 Coordination Compounds
VERY SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS | Q 4. (i) | Page 544
Nootan Chemistry Part 1 and 2 [English] Class 12 ISC
Chapter 9 Coordination Compounds
SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS | Q 4. (i) | Page 545
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LONG ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS | Q 2. (i) | Page 547
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