JEE Main & Advanced AIEEE Solved Paper-2004

  • question_answer
    The coordination number of a central metal atom in a complex is determined by

    A) the number of ligands around a metal ion bonded by sigma bonds

    B) the number of ligands around a metal ion bonded by pi-bonds

    C) the number of ligands around a metal ion bonded by sigma and pi-bonds both

    D) the number of only anionic ligands bonded to the metal ion

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    Coordination number is the maximum covalency shown by a metal or metal ion. it is the maximum number of ligands attached to metal by sigma bonds or coordinate bonds.


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