NEET2013Chemistry-Coordination Chemistry
NEET 2013 Chemistry Chelation MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Easy-Class 12
The anion of acetylacetone (acac) forms (Co(acac)₂) chelate; while with Co³⁺. The rings of the chelate are:
A
five membered
B
four membered
C
six membered
D
three membered
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The acetylacetone anion forms a five-membered ring with metal ions in chelate complexes.
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