Which of the following is the coordination number of the transition metal ion in the complex [Cu(NH₃)₆]Cl₂? A) Six B) Two C) Four D) Three E) Eight

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The coordination number of a metal ion is defined as the number of ligands attached to it. In the given complex, the ligand is [Cu(NH₃)₆] and it is coordinated to the transition metal ion Cu. The ligand is a bidentate ligand, which means that it can bind to the metal ion at two places. Therefore, the coordination number is equal to the number of binding sites available for the ligand, which in this case is six. Hence, the correct option is A) Six.

Which of the Following Is the Coordination Number of the Transition