alleryComplexes in which the metal is bound to only one kind of donor group, e.g., [Co(NH₃)₆]³⁺, are called:
AHeteroleptic
BChelate
CHomoleptic
DAmbidentate
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Homoleptic
**Homoleptic** = only one kind of ligand (e.g., [Co(NH₃)₆]³⁺, [Fe(CN)₆]⁴⁻).
**Heteroleptic** = more than one kind (e.g., [Co(NH₃)₄Cl₂]⁺).
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