What is the coordination number of the transition metal ion in [Ce(EDTA)]?

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I have no idea what this means.

2007-03-20 11:02:23 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

EDTA is a hexadentate ligand, that is, it has 6 points of attachment to the cerium ion. That is its co-ordination number.

2007-03-20 11:15:24 · answer #1 · answered by Gervald F 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

its better to ask your chemistry teacher, ask for example then try to seacrh for this one..

2007-03-20 11:13:36 · answer #2 · answered by mike 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋