Question

What is Werner's Theory

Answer 1

The important postulates of Werner's theory is :

1. The metal atom shows two types of valency a) primary valency and b) secondary valency.

2. The primary valency relates to the oxidation state and the secondary valency relates to the coordination number of the central metal atom

3. Secondary valency is fixed for the metal.

4. The metal atom works to satisfy both its valency.