MHT CET Chemistry question

Which of the following statements is INCORRECT about coordination number?

(A)Coordination number of the metal ion is influenced by the forces of repulsion between the ligands
(B)A particular metal can exhibit more than one coordination number
(C)Different metal ions can show same coordination number
(D)Geometry or shape of the complex is independent of coordination numberCorrect

Answer: (D)

Solution

Statements (a), (b) and (c) are true (e.g. Co(III) shows 6 and Co(II) 4 or 6; many metals show CN 6), whereas the geometry of a complex is

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