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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

Approach by matching each property to the right valency. Werner described the metal's $primary$ valency as the ionisable charge that equals the metal's oxidation state, and it is neutralised by anions; the $secondary$ valency is the fixed, non-ionisable coordination number filled by ligands (neutral or anionic).
Eliminate: 'equal to coordination number' and 'satisfied by neutral molecules' and 'non-ionisable' all describe the secondary valency, so they are ruled out. Only 'satisfied by negative ions' is a property of the primary valency.
Hence the correct option is (C)
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