Question

What is the value of primary valence of copper chloride according to Werner's theory?

Options

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• 1

Answer 1

₁

Explanation:

Copper chloride = \[\ce{\underset{\underset{\phantom{.....}{-1}}{\phantom{.....}↓}}{CuCl}}\]

∴ O.S. of Cu = +1

According to Werner's theory oxidation number of an element is the primary valence.