Mastering Coordination Compounds
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According to Werner's theory of coordination compounds, which of the following terms refers to the central atom or ion in a coordination entity?

  • Ligand
  • Coordination number
  • Coordination polyhedron
  • Central atom/ion (correct)

    • What is the meaning of the term 'homoleptic' in the context of coordination compounds?

  • A coordination compound with a low coordination number
  • A coordination compound with only one type of ligand (correct)
  • A coordination compound with a high coordination number
  • A coordination compound with multiple types of ligands

    • Which theory explains the nature of bonding in coordination compounds in terms of the interaction between the metal's d orbitals and the ligands?

  • Werner's theory
  • Coordination number theory
  • Crystal Field theory (correct)
  • Valence Bond theory

    • What is the coordination number of a coordination compound?

    <p>The number of ligands attached to the central atom/ion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the importance of coordination compounds in our day to day life?

    <p>They are used as catalysts in chemical reactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the postulate of Werner's theory of coordination compounds?

    <p>Coordination compounds have a central atom or ion surrounded by ligands.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of the term 'coordination number' in the context of coordination compounds?

    <p>The number of ligands surrounding the central atom or ion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the coordination sphere in a coordination compound?

    <p>The ligands surrounding the central atom or ion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is homoleptic in the context of coordination compounds?

    <p>A coordination compound with ligands of the same type.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the rules of nomenclature of coordination compounds?

    <p>The rules for writing the formulas and names of mononuclear coordination compounds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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