A Ligand Is

question 52

Multiple Choice

A ligand is

• A) a Lewis base.
• B) necessary in a complex to balance the charge on the metal ion.
• C) used to force octahedral geometry on a metal ion.
• D) a Lewis acid.
• E) used to precipitate metal ions from aqueous solution.

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