Which of the following species is most likely to function as a ligand in a transition metal complex ion?

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In general, ligands are species that are capable of donating a pair of electrons to form a coordinate bond with a metal ion. Among the given options, P(CHB13B0)B13B0 has a lone pair of electrons on the phosphorus atom, which can act as a donor to form a coordination complex with a transition metal ion. Therefore, it is the most likely species to function as a ligand. The other options either do not have a suitable donor atom or do not possess a lone pair of electrons to form a coordinate bond.

Which of the Following Species Is Most Likely to Function