Describe the makeup of a complex ion, including the natureof the ligands and their interaction with the central metal ion.Explain how a complex ion can be positive or negative and howit occurs as part of a neutral coordination compound.

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Describe the makeup of a complex ion, including the natureof the ligands and their interaction with the central metal ion.Explain how a complex ion can be positive or negative and howit occurs as part of a neutral coordination compound.

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Complex molecules are a section of inorganic chemistry . A complex is formed when a metal center is surrounded by atoms, molecules or ions. The cations and anions are bonded to central metal atom through dative or coordinate bond.These ions acts as Lewis base and central metal atom acts as Lewis acid. 

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