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The number of unidentate ligands in the comples ion is called

A

oxidation number

B

primary valency

C

coordination number

D

EAN

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C
Coordination number or ligancy is the total number of monodentate or unidentate ligands surrounding the central atom in the coordination sphere or in the complex ion.
e.g. `[Co(NH_(3))_(6)]^(3+)` - coordination number = 6.
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  • The number of unidentate ligands in the complex ion is called

    A
    primary valency
    B
    oxidation number
    C
    EAN
    D
    coordination number

  • A ligand is

    A
    Lewis acid
    B
    Bronsted acid
    C
    either a Lewis acid or a Lewis base
    D
    Lewis base.

  • The number of monodentate ligands which are directly bonded to the metal ion is known as:

    A
    oxidation state
    B
    coordination sphere
    C
    coordination number
    D
    valency.