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Coordination number

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Coordination number : The coordination number (CN) of metal ion in a complex can be defined as the number of ligands or donor atoms to which the metal is directly bonded.
Eg : In `[PtCl_(6)]^(2-), CN" of "Pt=6," In "[Ni(NH_(3))_(4)]^(2+), CN` of Ni =4.
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