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?
  1. The number of ligands attached to the metal ion
  2. The total number of electrons in the complex
  3. The oxidation state of the metal ion
  4. The number of unpaired electrons in the metal

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Q: In a coordination compound, what does the term 'coordination number' refer to?
Solution: 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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