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Statement I ; According to Werner's theory, primary valency of a metal is satisfied by neutral molecules

Statement II ; According to Werner's theory, secondary valency of a metal can be satisfied by anions

 

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a

Statements I and II are incorrect

b

Statements I and II are correct

c

Statement I is incorrect and statement II is correct

d

Statement I is correct and statement II is incorrect

answer is C.

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According to Werner's theory, primary valency of a metal is satisfied by anions only ;

Primary valency of a metal refers to oxidation state;

Ox.state of a metal is always positive therefore it can be satisfied by negative ions only;

Secondary valency refers to coordination number which can be satisfied either by neutral or by charged ligands.

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Statement I ; According to Werner's theory, primary valency of a metal is satisfied by neutral moleculesStatement II ; According to Werner's theory, secondary valency of a metal can be satisfied by anions