Olympiad workbookNSECCoordination Compounds
Which of the following statements about ammonium cerium(IV) nitrate, ( NH ₄ )₂ [ Ce ( NO ₃ )₆ ] is false?
Options
- ANO ₃ ⁻ acts as a monodentate ligand
- BThe Ce atom has a coordination number of 12
- CThe shape of the complex ion is icosahedron.
- DThe solution is used as oxidizing agent.
Correct answer
A. NO ₃ ⁻ acts as a monodentate ligand
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