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TS EAMCET · Chemistry · Coordination Compounds

According to Werner's theory, the number of groups bonded to the central metal atom/ion in a coordination complex represent.

  1. A Oxidation state
  2. B Primary Valency
  3. C Secondary Valency
  4. D Polyhedron
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(C) Secondary Valency

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The secondary valency of a central metal atom/ ion in a complex represents the number of neutral or negatively charged groups called ligands. The primary valency represents the oxidation state of the metal.