The species which donates electrons to the central metal atom in the coordination sphere is called?
Correct answer: C. The ligand is positively charged
- A. Anion
- B. Cation
- C. The ligand is positively charged
- D. Acid
Explanation
Ligands are ions or neutral molecules that bond to a central metal atom or ion. Ligands act as Lewis bases (electron pair donors), and the central atom acts as a Lewis acid (electron pair acceptor).
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