MCQ
The coordination number of a metal in coordination compounds is
  • A
    Same as primary valency
  • B
    Sum of primary and secondary valencies
  • Same as secondary valency
  • D
    None of these

Answer

Correct option: C.
Same as secondary valency
c
(c) According to modern view primary valency of complex compound is its oxidation number while secondary valency is the co-ordination number.

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