Question

The position of ligands in the formula of a mononuclear coordination entity depends on which of the following?

(a) The first letter in the name of the ligand

(b) Charge on the ligand

(c) Atomicity of the ligand

(d) Denticity of the ligand

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This intriguing question comes from Nomenclature of Coordination Compounds in portion Coordination Compounds of Chemistry – Class 12

Answer 1

The correct option is (a) The first letter in the name of the ligand

For explanation I would say: The listing of ligands in the formula of mononuclear coordination entities is according to alphabetical order, including abbreviated ligands. It does not depend on the atomicity, denticity or the charge on the ligand.