BCECE Engineering BCECE Engineering Solved Paper-2010

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    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 it \[\pi -\]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 \[\sigma \] coordinate bonds.


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