Octahedral
| Formula / Notation | ML₆ |
|---|---|
| Also Known As | Octahedral coordination, 6-coordinate octahedral, ML₆ geometry |
What is Octahedral?
A molecular geometry with six bonds arranged symmetrically around a central atom, like the vertices of an octahedron. Bond angles are 90°. Common in transition metal complexes with six ligands (e.g., [Fe(CN)₆]³⁻). sp³d² or d²sp³ hybridization corresponds to octahedral geometry.
Formula & Notation
Other Names / Synonyms: Octahedral coordination, 6-coordinate octahedral, ML₆ geometry
Properties & Characteristics
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
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Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
A molecular geometry with six bonds arranged symmetrically around a central atom, like the vertices of an octahedron. Bond angles are 90°. Common in transition metal complexes with six ligands (e.g., [Fe(CN)₆]³⁻). sp³d² or d²sp³ hybridization corresponds to octahedral geometry.
Octahedral coordination is prevalent in: transition metal chemistry (most 6-coordinate complexes), biochemistry (vitamin B₁₂ cobalt centre, iron in haemoglobin precursors), crystal field theory analysis (d-orbital splitting in octahedral field: t₂g/eg), spectroscopic assignments (d-d transitions for…
No direct safety concern for the geometry. Octahedral complexes of toxic metals (Cr(VI)O₂Cl₂, Fe(CO)₅, cisplatin) pose hazards determined by the metal and ligands, not the geometry per se.
The formula or notation for Octahedral is: ML₆