Question

What is the nature of ligand in complex oompounds?Select the proper choice from the given choices.(A) Bronsted-Lowry base (B) Lewis base(C) Lewis acid (D) Arrhenius acid

Answer 1

ligand are Lewis bases.

Answer 2

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◆ Answer -

(B) Lewis base

● Explanation -

• Complex compounds are substances in which a central metal atom is surrounded by nonmetal atoms/groups (ligands).
• Formation of complex compounds is explained by Lewis acid / base theory.
• In complex compounds, ligands are Lewis bases while central metal ions are Lewis acids.

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