KCET2012ChemistryCoordination Compounds
The secondary valency of platinum in tetra amminedichloroplatinum (IV) chloride is
Options
- A+2
- B3
- C6
- D+4
Correct answer
C. 6
Step-by-step solution
Secondary valency corresponds to the coordination number. The formula of the given complex is [ Pt Cl ₂ ( NH ₃ )₄ ] Cl ₂ . In it coordination number of Pt =2+4=6 Secondary valency of Pt =6 .