Practice Coordination entity - 5.2.a | 5. Coordination Compounds | CBSE Grade 12 Chemistry Part 1
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Question 1

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Define a coordination entity.

💡 Hint: Think about what makes up the central part of coordination compounds.

Question 2

Easy

What is a ligand?

💡 Hint: Consider how ligands connect with the central atom or ion.

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Question 1

What is a coordination entity?

  • A metal ion only
  • A metal ion and its surrounding ligands
  • Only the ligands

💡 Hint: Think about what composes a coordination compound.

Question 2

Is the following statement true? The coordination number is the number of uncharged atoms attached to the central atom.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider how bonds are formed with ligands.

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Question 1

Given the coordination compound [Cu(NH3)4]Cl2, determine the coordination number of copper and discuss its potential geometry.

💡 Hint: Consider how the number of ligands can determine the shape of the compound.

Question 2

How might a change in ligand type from Cl- to CN- in [Co(Cl)6] change its properties and structure?

💡 Hint: Think about how the nature of ligands affects coordination entities.

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