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What is the role of a ligand in a coordination compound?
What is the role of a ligand in a coordination compound?
- To accept electrons from the central metal atom
- To donate electrons to the central metal atom (correct)
- To repel other ligands in the coordination sphere
- To stabilize the central metal atom in a high oxidation state
What is the coordination number of a metal ion in [Co(H2O)6]Cl3?
What is the coordination number of a metal ion in [Co(H2O)6]Cl3?
- 4
- 6 (correct)
- 7
- 5
What is the meaning of the term 'chelate' in coordination chemistry?
What is the meaning of the term 'chelate' in coordination chemistry?
- A ligand that forms more than one bond with the central metal ion (correct)
- The process of removing the central metal ion from a coordination compound
- A coordination compound with a high oxidation state
- The formation of a coordination compound in a high-temperature environment
Which of the following ligands is classified as a strong field ligand?
Which of the following ligands is classified as a strong field ligand?
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