What is the coordination number of the chromium ion in the complex [Cr(OH)3(H2O)3]?

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15 Mar 2019
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The coordination number refers to the total number of ligand atoms directly bonded to the central metal ion. In [Cr(OH)3(H2O)3], there are three hydroxide ions and three water molecules, making a total of six ligands attached to chromium. Therefore, the coordination number is 6.

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