An ion or a molecule that contains one or more pair of electrons that can be shared with the central metal in a metal complex is called a(n) _____.
A) isomer
B) radical
C) ligand
D) adduct
E) coordination compound

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A ligand is a molecule or ion that can donate a pair of electrons to a central metal ion or atom in a complex. This allows for the formation of a coordination compound. Isomers are molecules with the same molecular formula but different arrangement of atoms. Radicals are molecules with unpaired electrons. An adduct is a compound formed by the addition of two or more molecules.

An Ion or a Molecule That Contains One or More