Coordination Number
Asked by Niranjan Nir · 2 years ago
What is the coordination number in coordination compounds and how is it determined?
1 Answer
The coordination number in coordination compounds refers to the number of ligands directly bonded to the central metal atom or ion. It is determined by counting the number of donor atoms from ligands that are directly attached to the central metal. For example, in [Co(NH3)6]Cl3, the coordination number is 6 because six NH3 molecules are directly bonded to the cobalt ion.
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