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Which statement about coordination number of a cation is true?

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a
Metal ions exhibit only a single characteristic coordination number.
b
The coordination number is equal to the number of ligands bonded to the metal atom.
c
The coordination number is determined solely by the tendenry to surround the metal atom with the same number of electrons as one of the rare gases.
d
For most cations, the coordination number depends on the size, and charge of the cation.

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Correct option is D

For most cations, the co-ordination number depends on the size and charge of the cation.


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