Coordination Compounds 1 Question 3

####3. The maximum possible denticities of a ligand given below towards a common transition and inner-transition metal ion, respectively, are

(2019 Main, 9 April II)

(a) 8 and 8

(b) 8 and 6

(c) 6 and 6

(d) 6 and 8

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 3. (c)

Solution:

  1. The maximum possible denticities of given ligand towards a common transition and inner transition metal ion, are 6 and 8 respectively.

The given ligand act as hexadentate ligand in transition metal ion because the common oxidation state shown by them is +3 . Whereas in case of inner transition metal ion, its denticity is 8 because their common oxidation state is +4 .



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