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The secondary valency of Pt in \([Pt(en)_2Cl_2]^{2+}\) is

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Secondary valency is the coordination number of the central metal, that is, the total number of ligand donor atoms directly bonded to the metal.
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The Correct Option is A

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Concept:
Secondary valency is the coordination number of the central metal, that is, the total number of ligand donor atoms directly bonded to the metal.

Step 1:
'en' (ethylenediamine) is a bidentate ligand, so each en donates 2 atoms. Two en ligands donate \(2 \times 2 = 4\).

Step 2:
Two \(Cl\) ligands donate 2 more. Total coordination number = \(4 + 2 = 6\).

Answer: Option (A) 6.
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