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A is a molecule or ion that donates a pair of electrons to a central metal ion.

ligand

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What type of ligand is chloride, Cl-?

monodentate

multidentate

bidentate

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What is the coordination number of a complex with the formula [Ag(NH3)2]+?

4

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6

2

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What is the shape of the complex ion, [Cu(NH3)4(H2O)2]2+?

tetrahedral

square planar

hexagonal

octahedral

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What type of ligand is 1,2-diaminoethane, NH2CH2CH2NH2?

(Select all that apply).

bidentate

monodentate

charged

neutral

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What is the charge on the central ion in the complex [Fe(CN)6]3-?

+3

+1

-1

-3

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What is the bond angle in the tetrahedral complex, [CoCl4]2-?

90°

109.5°

180°

120°

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Which type of bond is formed between a ligand and the central metal ion in a coordination complex?

ionic bond

hydrogen bond

coordinate bond

metallic bond

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