What is the coordination number of chromium in Cr(en)₂Cl₂ A) 2 B) 4 C) 6 D) 8 E) None of the above

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The coordination number of a metal ion in a complex is given by the number of ligands that are directly bonded to the metal ion. In this complex, the ligands are en (ethylenediamine), S and Cl. Chromium is directly bonded to 6 ligands (4 S and 2 en), therefore it has a coordination number of 6.

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What Is the Coordination Number of Chromium in Cr(en)₂Cl₂