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According to Werner's theory of coordination compounds, which term refers to the central atom or ion in a coordination entity?
According to Werner's theory of coordination compounds, which term refers to the central atom or ion in a coordination entity?
- Oxidation number
- Coordination sphere
- Central atom/ion (correct)
- Ligand
Which theory explains the nature of bonding in coordination compounds in terms of the overlap of atomic orbitals?
Which theory explains the nature of bonding in coordination compounds in terms of the overlap of atomic orbitals?
- Valence Bond theory (correct)
- Werner's theory
- Crystal Field theory
- Coordination theory
What is the term for coordination compounds that contain only one type of ligand?
What is the term for coordination compounds that contain only one type of ligand?
- Heteroleptic
- Polymeric
- Mononuclear
- Homoleptic (correct)
What is the term for coordination compounds that contain multiple types of ligands?
What is the term for coordination compounds that contain multiple types of ligands?
What is the coordination number of a coordination compound?
What is the coordination number of a coordination compound?
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Central atom/ion
Central atom/ion
The atom or ion in the center of a coordination compound.
Valence Bond Theory
Valence Bond Theory
Explains coordination compound bonding via orbital overlap.
Homoleptic
Homoleptic
Coordination compound with one type of ligand.
Heteroleptic
Heteroleptic
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Coordination Number
Coordination Number
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Coordination Compound
Coordination Compound
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Ligand
Ligand
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Bonding Theory
Bonding Theory
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Central Atom
Central Atom
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Coordination Complex
Coordination Complex
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