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

A
Cl
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OH
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C
CN
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All of the above.
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Solution

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:
Cl,OH,CN

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