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ChemistryCoordination ChemistryWerner theory + calculation of EANEasy2 minQB
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Vaska's complex is trans-[IrCl(CO)(PPh₃)₂]. Which statement about it is true?

Options:

Answer:
C
Solution:

Four ligands (Cl⁻, CO and two PPh₃) are attached, so the coordination number is 4. Charge balance gives Ir⁺ because Cl⁻ is −1 and the other ligands are neutral.

Stream:JEESubject:ChemistryTopic:Coordination ChemistrySubtopic:Werner theory + calculation of EAN
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