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According to Werner's theory
ChemistryCoordination CompoundsJEE Main
Options:
  • A Primary valency can be ionized
  • B Secondary valency can be ionized
  • C Primary and secondary valencies both cannot be ionized
  • D Only primary valency cannot be ionized
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Primary valency can be ionized
According to Werner's theory, a coordination compound has two different types of valency, primary and secondary. The primary valency or the ionisable valency is satisfied by the negative charged ions in the solution.

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