JEE Main201911 Jan 2019Evening ShiftChemistryCoordination CompoundsActual
The coordination number of Th in K ₄ [ Th ( C ₂ O ₄ )₄ ( H ₂ O )₂ ] is: ( C ₂ O ₄²⁻= . oxalato )
Options
- A14
- B6
- C8
- D10
Correct answer
D. 10
Step-by-step solution
K ₄ [ Th ( C ₂ O ₄ )₄ ( H ₂ O )₂ ] C ₂ O ₄²⁻ (oxalato) : bidentate ligand H ₂ O (aqua): monodentate Co-ordination no. of Th =2 4+2=10