NEET Chemistry Coordination Number MCQ Question
What determines the coordination number of the central atom in a coordination compound?
The number of sigma bonds formed by ligands
The total number of ligands present
The number of pi bonds formed between ligands and the central atom
The overall charge of the coordination complex
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The coordination number is determined solely by the number of sigma bonds formed by the ligands with the central atom, while pi bonds are not counted for this purpose.
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