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A ligand can also be regarded as :

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Lewis acid
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Bronsted base
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Lewis base
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Bronsted acid
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Solution

The correct option is C Lewis base

Ligand is an ion or molecule that binds to a central metal atom to form a compound. Ligands are atoms or molecules with electron pairs available; they may be neutral or negatively charged. Ligands are usually thought of as electron (Lewis base).


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