Polyhedral symbol

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-009144",
  "term": "Polyhedral symbol",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A notation used to describe the coordination geometry around a central atom in a coordination compound or cluster. It represents the arrangement of ligands around the central atom as a specific polyhedron, such as an octahedron or tetrahedron. This symbol provides a concise way to communicate the spatial arrangement of atoms in complex structures.",
  "subject": "Inorganic Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "central atom",
    "coordination",
    "coordination number",
    "ligands"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1997, 69, 1251. 'Glossary of terms used in bioinorganic chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1997)' on page 1292 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199769061251)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/polyhedral-symbol/"
}