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The coordination number is determined by the number of both, sigma and pi bonds formed by the ligand with the central atom/ion.(a) True(b) FalseI got this question by my college professor while I was bunking the class.I'd like to ask this question from Definitions topic in portion Coordination Compounds of Chemistry – Class 12

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The correct option is (b) False

Easy explanation: The CN is FOUND by only considering the NUMBER of SIGMA bonds between the donor atoms and central atom/ion. Pi bonds between ligand and central atom/ion are not counted for this purpose.



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