What is the coordination number of given metal atom/ion in the given complex?
[Ni(NH3)6]Cl2
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
Total no of ligands which are directly bonded to metal atom or ion present with in coordination sphere is called coordination number.
In [Ni(NH3)6]Cl2
Coordination number = 6, as six NH3 molecules directly attached to Ni atom.