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Generally, a group of atoms can function...

Generally, a group of atoms can function as a ligand if

A

(a) They are positively charged ions

B

(b) They are free radicals

C

(c) They are either neutral molecules or negatively charged ions

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(d) None of these

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Ligand must have the capacity to donate lone pair of electrons to form coordinate bond.
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