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What is ligand ? Give examples.

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A molecule or an ion that donates an electron pair to the central metal ion to form an inorganic complex is called ligand.
(i) `H_2O, CO` (Neutral ligand)
(ii) Cyono `(CN^-), hydroxo `(OH^-)` are -vely charged ligands.
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