NEET Chemistry Coordination Number MCQ Question
Which of the following statements about coordination compounds is correct?
Coordination compounds can exhibit linkage isomerism due to ambidentate ligands.
All coordination compounds have a coordination number of six.
Only transition metals can form coordination compounds.
Coordination compounds do not play any significant role in biological systems.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Linkage isomerism arises in coordination compounds containing ambidentate ligands, as exemplified by complexes with the thiocyanate ligand. This is discussed in the context of isomerism in coordination compounds.
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