NEET Chemistry Coordination Number MCQ Question
In the diagram shown above, which coordination entity has a coordination number of 6?
[Co(NH3)6]3+
[Ni(CO)4]
[PtCl2(NH3)2]
[NiCl2(H2O)4]
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The coordination number is determined by the number of ligand donor atoms bonded to the central metal ion. In [Co(NH3)6]3+, six ammonia ligands are bonded to cobalt, giving it a coordination number of 6.
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