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Which of the following options correctly explains the Coordination Number?

Options

  1. AThe coordination number of a metal ion in a complex can be defined as the number of total ligand donor atoms t
  2. BCoordination number indicates the number of ligands bonded to each other in a coordination compound.
  3. CCoordination number denotes the total number of central metal ions in a coordination compound..
  4. DCoordination number represents the charge on the central metal ion.

Correct answer

A. The coordination number of a metal ion in a complex can be defined as the number of total ligand donor atoms t

Step-by-step solution

Correct Option is : (A) The coordination number of a metal ion in a complex can be defined as the number of total ligand donor atoms to which the metal is directly bonded.

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