CHEMISTRY

JAMB 2000 - Question 17

Chemistry 2000 JAMB Past Questions - Question 17: Water molecules can be liganas especially when they are bonded to

Choose the correct answers from the options given.
Water molecules can be liganas especially when they are bonded to
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Correct Answer

C

Explanation

other molecules or ions. This bonding can occur through hydrogen bonds, which are relatively weak compared to covalent or ionic bonds, but still play a crucial role in the structure and properties of many substances. When water molecules are bonded to other molecules or ions, they can act as ligands, forming coordination complexes with metal ions or participating in other types of chemical interactions.