ligand

• Ein Atom, Molekül, Radikal oder Ion, das an ein zentrales Atom, meist ein Metallatom, bindet und mit ihm einen Koordinationskomplex bildet.

A noun referring to an atom, molecule, radical, or ion that binds to a central atom, typically a metal, to form a coordination complex.

1. Chemical complex formerC1formalscientific

   An atom, molecule, radical, or ion that binds to a central atom, typically a metal, to form a coordination complex.

   Ligand

   • In the complex [Cu(NH3)4]2+, ammonia acts as a ligand.
   • The ligand donates a pair of electrons to the central metal ion.
   • Different ligands can affect the color of a coordination compound.