Question

Assertion (A) Primary and secondary are the two types of linkages shown by coordination compounds.
Reason (R) The ions/groups bound by the secondary linkages to the metal have characteristic spatial arrangements corresponding to different coordination numbers.

• A. Both $A$ and $R$ are correct; $R$ is the correct explanation of $A$.
• B. Both $A$ and $R$ are correct; $R$ is not the correct explanation of $A$.
• C. $A$ is correct; $R$ is incorrect.
• D. $R$ is correct; $A$ is incorrect.

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Correct answer is (b) Both $A$ and $R$ are correct; $R$ is not the correct explanation of $A$.