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What is the structural formula of lithium tetra- hydridoaluminate?

A.Al[LiH4]
B.Al2 [LiH4]3
C.Li[AlH4]✓ Correct
D.Li[AlH4]2
Explanation

Here, in lithium tetrahydridoaluminate, ―ate‖ is written after the name of the central metal atom, so, the complex will be anion and lithium will be cation as counter ion. There will be 4 H as ligands Hence, the structural formula will be Li[AlH4] So, option (c) is the correct answer. Coordination Compounds and Terminology

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