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    The coordination number of a metal in coordination compounds is [MP PET 1996; KCET (Engg./Med.) 1999]

    A) Same as primary valency

    B) Sum of primary and secondary valencies

    C) Same as secondary valency

    D) None of these

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

      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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