The coordination number of a metal in coordination compound isA. Same as primary valencyB. Sum of primary and secondary valenciesC. Same as secondary valencyD. None of these

The coordination number of a metal in coordination compound isA. Same

1.	The coordination number of a metal in coordination compound isA. Same as primary valencyB. Sum of primary and secondary valenciesC. Same as secondary valencyD. None of these
Answer» Correct Answer - C According to modern view primary valency of complex compound is its oxidation number while secondary valency is the co-ordination number.

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The coordination number of a metal in coordination compound isA. Same as primary valencyB. Sum of primary and secondary valenciesC. Same as secondary valencyD. None of these

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