NEET Chemistry Crystal Field Theory 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 attached
The number of pi bonds formed
The size 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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