Question

Which of these is/are negatively charged ligand(s)?

• A. $C{l}^{-}$
• B. $O{H}^{-}$
• C. $C{N}^{-}$
• D. All of the above.

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above.

The ions or molecules which surround a metal ion or metal atom are called ligands. They are attached to central metal atom or central metal ion by co-ordinate bond.
Based on the charges ligands can be classified as positively charged, negatively charged or neutral ligands.
Examples of negatively charged ligands:
$C{l}^{-},O{H}^{-},C{N}^{-}$