AIPMT PRELIMS2001Chemistry-Coordination Compounds

AIPMT PRELIMS 2001 Chemistry Coordination Number MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

Coordination number of Ni in [(C₂O₄)₃]⁴⁻ is

A

3

B

6

C

4

D

2

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

Each oxalate ion is a bidentate ligand, coordinating through two donor atoms. With three oxalate ions, the coordination number is 6.

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