MHT CET2019Evening ShiftChemistryCoordination CompoundsActual
According to Werner’s theory the geometry of the complex is determined by
Options
- AOnly from the primary valence is space
- BNumber and position of the primary valences in space
- CNumber and position of the secondary valences in space
- DOnly from the position of secondary valence in space
Correct answer
C. Number and position of the secondary valences in space
Step-by-step solution
Werner’s theory was used to describe the structure and formation of complex compounds or coordination compounds. According to this theory the primary valency gives the oxidation number and the secondary valency gives the coordination number. Also, the geometry of the complex is determined by number and position of secondary valences is space as the ligand satisfying secondary valences are always directed towards fixed position in space.