Question
The number of ligands which are directly bonded to the metal is known as
MHT CET
Chemistry
Coordination Compounds
2026
MHT CET 2026 (16 April Shift 2)
MHT CET Chemistry Question (2026) — Solution
Options
- A. co-ordination number
- B. oxidation number
- C. co-ordination sphere
- D. valency
Answer
A. co-ordination number
Step-by-step solution
The number of ligand donor atoms to which the metal is directly bonded is defined as the co-ordination number of the metal in the complex. For example, in the complex ion [PtCl_6]^ 2- , the co-ordination number of platinum is 6 because it is directly bonded to six chloride ligands. Answer: co-ordination number
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