Question

Which of the following statement is incorrect regarding the primary valency:

(a) it is also known as oxidation number
(b) it is non-directional in space
(c) it determines the geometry of the complex
(d) none of the above

Answer 1

The statement (c) is incorrect regarding the primary valency.

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement (c) is incorrect regarding the primary valency. The primary valency, also known as coordination number, refers to the number of ligands that can bond to a central metal ion. It does not determine the geometry of the complex, but rather influences it. The geometry is actually determined by the type of ligands and the coordination number. Therefore, the correct answer is (c).