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What is the secondary valence of a metal ion according to Alfred Werner's concept?

Options

  1. AThe valence involved in ionic bonding
  2. BThe valence that determines the metal's chemical reactivity
  3. CThe valence responsible for coordination with ligands
  4. DThe valence that determines the metal's atomic number

Correct answer

C. The valence responsible for coordination with ligands

Step-by-step solution

According to Alfred Werner's concept, the secondary valence of a metal ion is the valence responsible for coordination with ligands.

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