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How does the coordination number relate to the secondary valence in coordination compounds?

Options

  1. AThey are not related
  2. BThe coordination number is always greater than the secondary valence
  3. CThe coordination number is always less than the secondary valence
  4. DThe coordination number is equal to the secondary valence

Correct answer

D. The coordination number is equal to the secondary valence

Step-by-step solution

In Werner's theory, the coordination number is equal to the secondary valence for a metal in coordination compounds.

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