Question

Explain the importance of coordination compounds in extraction of metals.

Answer 1

Answer:

Discuss briefly the role of coordination compounds in extraction/metallurgy of metals. ... Coordination number: Total number of ligand atoms which are bound to a given metal ion is called its coordination number. Coordination number of a metal ion is also equal to the total number of coordinate bonds present in a complex.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Coordination compounds are a major feature of the chemistry of over half the elements. Coordination compounds have important roles as industrial catalysts in controlling reactivity, and they are essential in biochemical processes.