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What is the central metal atom in a coordination compound?
What is the central metal atom in a coordination compound?
- Anion
- Cation (correct)
- Ligand
- Complex
What is the function of ligands in a coordination compound?
What is the function of ligands in a coordination compound?
- To form ionic bonds with the central metal atom
- To donate electrons to the central metal atom (correct)
- To accept electrons from the central metal atom
- To increase the coordination number of the central metal atom
What is the coordination number of a central metal atom in a square planar complex?
What is the coordination number of a central metal atom in a square planar complex?
- 6
- 8
- 4 (correct)
- 5
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