MHT CET20239 May 2023Morning ShiftChemistryCoordination CompoundsActual
Identify neutral ligand from following.
Options
- AAmmine
- BNitrato
- CCyano
- DChloro
Correct answer
A. Ammine
Step-by-step solution
The charge of a ligand determines its contribution to the overall charge of a coordination complex. Nitrato ( NO³⁻ ) has a -1 charge, cyano ( CN^- ) has a -1 charge, and iodo ( I- ) has a -1 charge. The aqua ligand ( H₂ O ) is neutral with zero charge. The neutral ligand is aqua.