The spatial arrangement of donor atoms around a central atom. coordination number counts neighbours but does not by itself distinguish geometries with the same number of donors.
Articles by others on the same topic
Coordination geometry refers to the spatial arrangement of ligands (molecules or ions that donate a pair of electrons to a central atom) around a central atom in a coordination complex, typically involving transition metals. The geometry is influenced by the number and type of ligands coordinated to the metal, as well as the metal's oxidation state and size. Common types of coordination geometries include: 1. **Octahedral**: Involves six ligands arranged symmetrically around the central atom.