NEET Chemistry Ligands MCQ Question
Which of the following combinations about ligands in coordination compounds is correct?
Anionic ligands end with -ido and ligands are sorted alphabetically.
The coordination number is determined by both sigma and pi bonds formed with the central atom.
Monodentate ligands can form multiple bonds with the central ion simultaneously.
All ligands are neutral and can only bond with the central atom through lone pairs.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Anionic ligands indeed end with -ido as per the 2004 IUPAC draft, and ligands are sorted alphabetically irrespective of their charge. The coordination number is defined only by sigma bonds, while not all ligands are neutral.
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