What is the coordination number of a metal in a complex with six ligands?

Practice Questions

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What is the coordination number of a metal in a complex with six ligands?
  1. 2
  2. 4
  3. 6
  4. 8

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the coordination number of a metal in a complex with six ligands?
Correct Answer: 6
  • Step 1: Understand what a coordination number is. It tells us how many atoms from ligands are attached to a central metal atom.
  • Step 2: Identify the number of ligands in the complex. In this case, there are six ligands.
  • Step 3: Since the coordination number is the same as the number of ligands, we conclude that the coordination number is 6.
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