NEETChemistryCoordination Compounds
Which of the following options correctly explains coordination entities with two examples each?
Options
- AA coordination entity constitutes a central metal atom or ion bonded to a fixed number of ions or molecules. E
- BCoordination entities are compounds formed through ionic interactions between a metal ion and non-metal ions.
- CCoordination entities are molecules composed of only non-metal atoms bonded covalently. Examples include H 2 O
- DCoordination entities are species formed by covalent bonds between non-metal atoms. Examples include CH 4 and
Correct answer
A. A coordination entity constitutes a central metal atom or ion bonded to a fixed number of ions or molecules. E
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (A) A coordination entity constitutes a central metal atom or ion bonded to a fixed number of ions or molecules. Examples include [Fe(H 2 O) 6 ] 2+ and [Cu(NH 3 ) 4 ] 2+ .