Chemistry-Coordination Number

NEET Chemistry Coordination Number Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Easy-Class 12

Assertion (A): The coordination number of the central atom in [Fe(CN)6]4- is 6. | Reason (R): The coordination number is determined by the number of sigma bonds formed between the ligands and the central atom.

A

Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

B

Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C

A is true, but R is false.

D

A is false.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The coordination number is defined by the number of sigma bonds formed between ligands and the central atom, as seen in the example [Fe(CN)6]4- where the coordination number is 6 due to six sigma bonds.

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