Chemistry-Coordination Number
NEET Chemistry Coordination Number MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 12
In the coordination compound [Fe(CN)6]4-, if the coordination number of Fe is 6, how many sigma bonds are formed between the ligands and the central atom?
A
6
B
12
C
24
D
36
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The coordination number is determined by the number of sigma bonds formed by ligands with the central atom. Here, Fe forms 6 sigma bonds with 6 CN- ligands.
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