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Class 12 Chemistry Practice Test: Werner's Theory of Coordination Compounds — Flashcards

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Werner's theory states that the transition metal cation will have two valencies: a primary and a secondary. The primary valence is equal to the oxidation number of the metal cation, is ionizable, and can be satisfied by negative charges.

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What was the term proposed by Werner for the number of groups bound directly to the metal ion in a coordination complex?
Secondary valence
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