Question:

Ligand in a complex salt are

Updated On: Apr 16, 2024
  • anions linked by coordinate bonds to a central metal atom or ion
  • cations linked by coordinate bonds to a central metal or ion
  • molecules linked by coordinate bonds to acentral metal or ion
  • ions or molecules linked by coordinate bonds to a central atom or ion
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Ligands in a complex salt are ions or molecules linked by coordinate bonds to a central atom or ion
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Concepts Used:

Coordination Compounds

A coordination compound holds a central metal atom or ion surrounded by various oppositely charged ions or neutral molecules. These molecules or ions are re-bonded to the metal atom or ion by a coordinate bond.

Coordination entity:

A coordination entity composes of a central metal atom or ion bonded to a fixed number of ions or molecules.

Ligands:

A molecule, ion, or group which is bonded to the metal atom or ion in a complex or coordination compound by a coordinate bond is commonly called a ligand. It may be either neutral, positively, or negatively charged.