Coordination Number [ENDORSED]

[KiaraTenorio_14B]

When calculating the coordination number of a substances does it only count that of the central elements bonds?

[805812306]

I believe you are correct in that coordination number only refers to the number of ligands attached and does not pay attention to whether a ligand is a mono or bidentate.

[Zoe Apple 1F]

Yes, the coordination number is found by counting the number of atoms boned to the central atom.

[Xiang Li 2F]

Yes. I agree with you that we should only count that of the central elements bonds!

[Jonathan Shyu 3L]

Yes! Coordination number is counting the number of atoms bonded without regarding how many times an atom is bonded (monodentate, bidentate, etc.)

[Cindy Vo 3E]

Yes, the coordination number only takes into consideration the central atom's bonds.

[Hannah_Pon_1F]

Additionally, something to keep in mind, if a coordination compound has a ligand that is bidentate (2 teeth, 2 bonds) such as en, then this would be accounted for in the coordination number. For example, for [Co(en)2(CO)2]Br the coordination number is (2*2) + 2 = 6