JEE Main 2004 — Coordination Compounds Question with Solution
From: AIEEE 2004
Question
The coordination number of central metal atom in a complex is determined by :
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Correct answer
Athe number of ligands around a metal ion bonded by sigma bonds
Step-by-step explanation
The coordination number of central metal atom in a complex is equal to number of monovalent ligands, twice the number of bidentate ligands and so on, around the metal ion bonded by coordinate bonds. Hence coordination number no. of bonds formed by metals with ligands
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