The coordination number of a central metal atom in a complex can be determined by $......$.

  • A
    The number of ligands surrounding the metal ion bonded by $\sigma$ bonds
  • B
    The number of ligands surrounding the metal ion bonded by $\pi$ bonds
  • C
    The number of ligands surrounding the metal ion bonded by both $\sigma$ and $\pi$ bonds
  • D
    The number of metal ions surrounded only by anions

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