ligand

• Sustantivo que designa un átomo, molécula, radical o ion que se une a un átomo central, generalmente un metal, para formar un complejo de coordinación.

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

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

   ligando

   • 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.