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K2 (Cu(CN)4) which one is correct___________________?

Correct answer: D. Central atom is present in avionic sphere

  • A. Potassium tetra cyano cupperate
  • B. Co-ordination number is 2
  • C. Ligand is positively charged
  • D. Central atom is present in avionic sphere

Explanation

Interpreting the formula as K2[Cu(CN)4], the bracketed complex has a 2− charge and is therefore an anionic coordination sphere containing Cu and four cyanide ligands. The likely alternative is option a, but its name is incomplete because it omits copper's oxidation state, while option d correctly identifies the central atom as being in the anionic sphere.

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