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According to Werner's theory, the primary valencies of the central metal atom :

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Primary valency = oxidation number, ionisable, met by anions; secondary valency = coordination number.
  • are satisfied by neutral molecules or negative ions.
  • are equal to its coordination number.
  • are satisfied by negative ions.
  • are non-ionisable.
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

Concept: In Werner's theory the central metal shows two kinds of valency. Primary (principal) valency equals the oxidation number, is ionisable, and is satisfied by negative ions. Secondary valency equals the coordination number, is non-ionisable, and is satisfied by neutral molecules or negative ions (the ligands).
Reasoning: The statement about primary valencies being satisfied by negative ions matches option (C); the other options describe the secondary valency or are wrong.
Answer: (C) are satisfied by negative ions
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