Explain with two examples each of the following: coordination entity, ligand, coordination number, coordination polyhedron, homoleptic and heteroleptic.
rishav kumar
12 Years agoGrade 9
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Gaurav
11 Years ago
Hello Student K[Co(CN)3] In this compound, there are 3 CN-legands which are directly attached to the central metal ion Co. Coordiantion number of Co is, -1 = x +3(-1) or x = +2 Coordination polyhedron is[Co(CN)3]+