Which statement about coordination number of a cation is true?

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Metal ions exhibit only a single characteristic coordination number.

The coordination number is equal to the number of ligands bonded to the metal atom.

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.

For most cations, the coordination number depends on the size, and charge of the cation.

answer is D.

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

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