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What does a coordination number of 8 indicate in a complex?
ChemistryCoordination CompoundsNEET
Options:
  • A The metal ion is octahedral
  • B The metal ion is tetrahedral
  • C The metal ion is square planar
  • D The metal ion is linear
Solution:
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The correct answer is: The metal ion is octahedral
A coordination number of 8 in a complex indicates that the metal ion is arranged in an octahedral geometry.

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