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In a coordination compound, what does the term 'coordination number' refer to?
In a coordination compound, what does the term 'coordination number' refer to?
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In a coordination compound, what does the term 'coordination number' refer to?
The number of ligands attached to the metal ion
The total number of electrons in the complex
The oxidation state of the metal ion
The number of unpaired electrons in the metal
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The coordination number refers to the number of ligands that are directly bonded to the central metal ion in a coordination complex.
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The coordination number refers to the number of ligands that are directly bonded to the central metal ion in a coordination complex.
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