coordination compound
Pronunciation
/koʊˈɔːɹdᵻnˈeɪʃən kˈɑːmpaʊnd/
British pronunciation
/kəʊˈɔːdɪnˈeɪʃən kˈɒmpaʊnd/

Definition & Meaning of "coordination compound"in English

Coordination compound
01

a compound where a central metal atom or ion is bonded to surrounding molecules or ions through coordinate bonds

example
Examples
A coordination compound forms when metal ions bind with ligands.
Hemoglobin is a coordination compound with iron at its core.
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