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In chemistry, a ligand is an ion or molecule that binds to a central metal atom to form a coordination complex. Ligands donate electrons to the metal, forming a coordinate covalent bond. The nature of the ligand influences the properties of the resulting complex, such as its color, stability, and reactivity.
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