The Coordination Sphere of a Complex Consists of ________

question 26

Multiple Choice

The coordination sphere of a complex consists of ________.

• A)the central metal ion only
• B)the ligands
• C)the central metal ion and the ligands bonded to it
• D)the primary and secondary valencies
• E)coordination and steric numbers

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