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The coordination number of Cr in K3[Cr(C2O4)3 is?

A
3
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6
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C
12
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2
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Solution

The correct option is A 6
In the given complex K3[Cr(C2O4)3] since the ligand C2O4 is a bidentate ligand.Also, the coordination number of the compound is the number ligands attached to the central metal ion x denticity of its ligand. Hence the coordination number is 6 and the correct option is B.

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