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A ligand can also be regarded as

A.Lewis acid
B.Bronsted base
C.Lewis base✓ Correct
D.Bronsted acid
Explanation

A ligand in a coordination compound forms coordinate bond with the central metal atom by donating electrons to the vacant orbitals of the central metal atom. Since, its donating electron pairs, it will act as a Lewis base as Lewis bases are those which donate electron pairs. Hence, option (c) is the correct answer.

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