NEET UG CHEMISTRY MCQ: CO-ORDINATION COMPOUNDS

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Which statement about coordination number of a cation is true?

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Correct option: D

For most cations, the coordination number depends on the size, structure and charge of the ligands

Option D (For most cations, the coordination number depends on the size, structure and charge of the ligands) is correct because these factors influence how many ligands can effectively coordinate to the metal center.

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