JAMIA MILLIA ISLAMIA Jamia Millia Islamia Solved Paper-2007

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        The co-ordination number of a central metal atom in a complex is determined by

    A)  the number of ligands around a metal ion bonded by sigma bonds

    B)  the number of ligands around a metal ion bonded by pi-bonds

    C)  the number of ligands around a metal ion bonded by sigma and pi-bonds both

    D)  the number of only anionic ligands bonded to the metal ion

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

                    Co-ordination number is the maximum covalency shown by a metal or metal ion. It is the maximum number of ligands attached to metal by sigma bonds or co-ordinate bonds.


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