NEET Chemistry Coordination Number MCQ Question
What is the coordination number of the central atom in a complex determined by?
The number of sigma bonds formed by the ligand
The total number of ligands attached
The number of pi bonds formed
The charge of the central atom
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The coordination number of the central atom/ion is determined only by the number of sigma bonds formed by the ligand with the central atom/ion, as stated in the NCERT context.
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