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The coordination number of a central metal atom in a complex is determined by:

A

the number of ligands around a metal ion bonded by sigma bonds

B

the number of ligands arounda metal ion bonded by `pi` -bonds

C

the number ofligands around a metal ion bounded by sigma and pi bonds both.

D

the number of only anionic ligands bonded to the metal ion.

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