Water molecule can be ligands especially when they are bonded to
- alkaline earth metals
- alkali metals
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transition metals
- group VII elements
The correct answer is: C
Explanation
Ligands are molecules or ions that bond to a central metal atom or ion. Water molecules can act as ligands when bonded to transition metals. When a water molecule acts as a ligand, it's called an aqua ligand.
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