Question

Explain the following, giving two examples:

Ligand

Answer 1

The ions or molecules bound to the central atom/ion in the coordination entity are called ligands. These may be simple ions such as Cl⁻, small molecules such as H₂O or NH₃, larger molecules such as H₂NCH₂CH₂NH₂ or N(CH₂CH₂NH₂)₃ or even macromolecules, such as proteins.