Question:

EDTA has coordination number

Updated On: Jul 28, 2022
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Coordination number of the central atom or ion is determined by the number of sigma bonds formed by the ligand with the central atom or ion. $ \therefore $ EDTA (Ethylene diaminetetracetato) has $ C{{N}_{6}} $
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Concepts Used:

Coordination Compounds

A coordination compound holds a central metal atom or ion surrounded by various oppositely charged ions or neutral molecules. These molecules or ions are re-bonded to the metal atom or ion by a coordinate bond.

Coordination entity:

A coordination entity composes of a central metal atom or ion bonded to a fixed number of ions or molecules.

Ligands:

A molecule, ion, or group which is bonded to the metal atom or ion in a complex or coordination compound by a coordinate bond is commonly called a ligand. It may be either neutral, positively, or negatively charged.