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Coordination Compounds: Counter ion MCQ

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Counter ionEasyQuestion 47020

Question

Species outside square brackets in a coordination compound generally act as:

  1. A
    counter ions
    Correct
  2. B
    ligands
  3. C
    central atoms
  4. D
    chelates

Correct answer

counter ions

Explanation

They balance charge and ionize in water.