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As per the postulates of Werner's theory for coordination compounds, which of the following is correct?
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Options:
  • A Primary valencies are ionisable.
  • B Secondary valencies are ionisable.
  • C Only primary valencies are non-ionisable.
  • D Primary and secondary valencies are non-ionisable.
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Primary valencies are ionisable.

As per the postulates of Werner's theory for coordination compounds, metal atoms exhibit two types of valencies, i.e., primary valency and secondary valency. The primary valency is ionisable, whereas the secondary valency is non-ionisable.

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