STANDARDChemistry-Coordination Compounds

STANDARD Chemistry Isomerism in Complexes MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

Which of the following is correct?

A

Valence bond theory explains the colour of the coordination compounds.

B

[NiCl₄]²⁻ is diamagnetic in nature.

C

Ambident ligands can show linkage isomerism.

D

A bidentate ligand can have four coordination sites.

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

Ambident ligands can show linkage isomerism because they can coordinate through different atoms. For example, NO₂⁻ can bind through nitrogen or oxygen.

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