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Define a 'ligand'. Give an example also.

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A neutral atom or group of atoms with a lone pair of electrons, or a negative group which can donate the electron pair to form a coordinate bond with the metal ion is called a ligand.
Examples, `NH_(3), H_(2)O` and `Cl^(-)`.
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