Practice question
Question
What is the coordination number of the cobalt ion in the compound [Co(NH₃)6]Cl₃?
Explanation
The coordination number is the number of ligand donor atoms directly bonded to the central metal ion. In [Co(NH₃)6]Cl₃, there are 6 NH₃ ligands, each unidentate, so the coordination number is 6.
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