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What is the difference between the coordination entity and the coordination sphere?

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Coordination entityCoordination sphere
  • The coordination entity is the component of a coordination compound that includes the central atom and the ligands surrounding this central atom.
  • The electrical charge of a coordination compound is not mentioned in the coordination entity.
  • Example: Fe(CN)6
  • The coordination sphere is the collection of components of a coordination compound that includes the central atom and the ligands surrounding this central atom given along with the net electrical charge of the compound.
  • The electrical charge of a coordination compound is mentioned in coordination spheres.
  • Example: [Fe(CN)6]4



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