What is the primary valence of Ni in [Ni(NH₃)6]Cl₂?
Primary valence is the oxidation state. In [Ni(NH₃)6]Cl₂, NH₃ is neutral, and 2 Cl− balance [Ni(NH₃)6]2+, so Ni is +2.
Ref: NCERT Class 12 Chemistry > Chapter 5: Coordination Compounds > Topic: Crystal Field Theory - CFT and Crystal Field Splitting and CFSE