JEE Main202324 Jan 2023Morning ShiftChemistryCoordination CompoundsActual
The primary and secondary valencies of cobalt respectively in Co ( NH 3 ) 5 Cl Cl 2 are:
Options
- A3 and 5
- B2 and 6
- C2 and 8
- D3 and 6
Correct answer
D. 3 and 6
Step-by-step solution
Co ( NH 3 ) 5 Cl Cl 2 The primary valency is the ionisable valency. Oxidation number of Co is + 3 . So, primary valency is 3 . Secondary valency refers the coordination number. It is an octahedral complex so, secondary valency is 6.