Question

Number of electrons gained by Pd (for coordination) in $[PdC{l}_4{]}^{2-}$ is

• A. 4
• B. 8
• C. 10
• D. zero

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

No. of electrons gained = 2 $\times$
No. of monodentate ligands =2 $\times$ 4 = 8.