Chapter 21, Problem 21RQ

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The term ‘coordination number’ and the structures of the complexes with coordination number $4$ are to be determined and the most common structure given by the coordination number $6$ is to be determined.

Concept Information:

Coordination number is the number of coordinate bonds or the number of ligands that are bonded to the central metal ion in a complex or crystal.

Ligands are the molecules or ions that are bonded to a central metal ion with a coordinate covalent bond.

The structure of the complex suggests that the metal atom is surrounded by the ligands.