NEET Chemistry Coordination Number MCQ Question
Which of the following statements about coordination entities and their central atoms is correct?
The central atom in a coordination entity is always a transition metal.
The oxidation state of the central atom can be determined from the charges of the ligands.
Coordination entities can contain more than one central atom.
Ligands are always negatively charged ions in coordination compounds.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The oxidation state of the central atom can indeed be determined from the charges of the ligands and the overall charge of the coordination entity, as stated in the sections regarding the nomenclature and charge balance of coordination compounds.
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