Which of these is/are neutral ligand(s)?

C l^{-}

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C N^{-}

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H_{2} O

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is C $H_{2} O$
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 positively charged ligands:
$H_{2} O, N O, C O, N H_{3} e t c .$

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