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What is meant by the term 'coordination' number?

sudhanshu , 11 Years ago
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Anjali Ahuja

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The coordination number of a central atom in a molecule or crystal is the number of its nearest neighbours
For example, [Cr(NH3)2Cl2Br2]1- has Cr3+ as its central cation, which has a coordination number of 6.

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