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The coordination number of a central metal atom in a complex is determined by the number of _________.

A

ligands around a metal ions is bonded by both sigma and pi-bonds

B

ligands around a metal ion bonded by pi-bonds.

C

ligands around a metal ion bonded by coordinate bond.

D

only anionic ligands bonded to the metal ion.

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