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Coordination Compounds

Subject: General Science

Book: NCERT Chemistry Class 12

Coordination compounds contain metal ions surrounded by ligands.
- **Werner’s Theory**:
- Coordination number, valency.
- **Nomenclature of Coordination Compounds**:
- Rules for naming complexes.
- **Applications**:
- Bioinorganic chemistry, medicine, industry.

**Possible Exam Questions:**
1. What is the coordination number of a complex ion?
2. Explain the isomerism in coordination compounds.
3. How do chelating ligands affect complex stability?
4. Discuss the role of coordination compounds in medicine.
5. Explain the difference between primary and secondary valency.

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