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Which term is used for ligands like H2O, NH3, CO, and NO in coordination compound nomenclature?
ChemistryCoordination CompoundsNEET
Options:
  • A Multi-dentate
  • B Mono-dentate
  • C Poly-dentate
  • D Aqua, ammine, carbonyl, nitrosyl
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Aqua, ammine, carbonyl, nitrosyl
Ligands like H2O, NH3, CO, and NO are named as aqua, ammine, carbonyl, and nitrosyl, respectively, in coordination compound nomenclature.

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