An **octahedral** geometry corresponds to a coordination number of:
- 2
- 4
- 6
- 8
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Correct answer: C. 6
CN = 6 ⇒ octahedral.
CN = 4 ⇒ tetrahedral or square planar. CN = 2 ⇒ linear.
CN = 8 ⇒ cubic / dodecahedral / square antiprism.