Which statement about coordination number of a cation is true? - Vidyadip

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Which statement about coordination number of a cation is true?

A
Most 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 tendency to surround the metal atom with the same number of electrons as one of the rare gases
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For most cations, the coordination number depends on the size, and charge of the cation

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Answer

Correct option: D.

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

d

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