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JAMB Chemistry 2000 Question 17

Question 17

Metals and their Compounds

Water molecules can be ligands especially when they are bonded to

  1. A.alkaline earth metals
  2. B.alkali metals
  3. C.transition metals
  4. D.group VII elements
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (transition metals)

Explanation

Transition metal ions have empty d-orbitals that accept lone pairs from water molecules, forming complex ions such as [Cu(H2O)6]2+.