A complex ion contains
A) a central nonmetal ion bound to one or more ligands.
B) an anion bound to water.
C) water bound to one or more ligands.
D) a central metal ion bound to one or more ligands.
E) ammonia bound to water.

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A complex ion is a charged species formed by the coordination of positively charged metal ions to negatively charged ions or neutral molecules called ligands. Therefore, the best choice is D, which states that a complex ion contains a central metal ion bound to one or more ligands. The other choices are either incorrect or not specific enough to describe a complex ion.

A Complex Ion Contains