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Which of the following is the coordination entity in K2[Zn(OH)4]?(a) K^+(b) Zn^2+(c) OH^–(d) [Zn(OH)4]^2-This question was addressed to me during an internship interview.My query is from Definitions topic in portion Coordination Compounds of Chemistry – Class 12

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The correct OPTION is (d) [Zn(OH)4]^2-

To EXPLAIN I would say: A COORDINATION entity consists of a central metal atom bonded to a fixed number of atoms/molecules. Here, K^+ is the counter ION, OH is the molecule bonded to the central atom which is Zn.



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