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Which of the following terms is used to indicate the number of individual ligands that do not include a numerical prefix, in the name of a coordination compound?(a) tetra(b) bis(c) tris(d) tetrakisI got this question at a job interview.The origin of the question is Nomenclature of Coordination Compounds in portion Coordination Compounds of Chemistry – Class 12

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The CORRECT choice is (a) tetra

The explanation: The terms bis, TRIS, TETRAKIS are used when the NAMES of the LIGAND include a numerical prefix. Else, the prefixes used are mono, di, tri, tetra, etc.



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