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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?
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?
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?
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?
What is the coordination number of a coordination compound?
What is the importance of coordination compounds in our day to day life?
What is the importance of coordination compounds in our day to day life?
What is the postulate of Werner's theory of coordination compounds?
What is the postulate of Werner's theory of coordination compounds?
What is the meaning of the term 'coordination number' in the context of coordination compounds?
What is the meaning of the term 'coordination number' in the context of coordination compounds?
What is the coordination sphere in a coordination compound?
What is the coordination sphere in a coordination compound?
What is homoleptic in the context of coordination compounds?
What is homoleptic in the context of coordination compounds?
What are the rules of nomenclature of coordination compounds?
What are the rules of nomenclature of coordination compounds?
