Chapter 21, Problem 21.21P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The ligand donor atom needs to be determined. The reason for it to act as a ligand donor atom needs to be explained.

Concept introduction:

In any complex, the ligand is an atom or group of atoms which donate electron/s to the central metal atom or ion.

To act as a ligand, the atom must have excess of electron/s and the central metal should have deficiency of electrons.