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This compound, also known as Prussian blue, dissociates into 4 Fe3+ and 3[Fe(CN)6]4- ions, of which the latter is the coordination entity having a charge of -4. The Fe atom in question is the one inside the bracket. Since CN has a charge of -1 and there are 6 of them, the primary valence of Fe will be 6 – 4 = +2.

Understanding CoCl3.4NH3
CoCl3.4NH3 is a coordination compound where cobalt (Co) is the central metal ion surrounded by ligands and chloride ions. The coordination number of cobalt in this complex is six, indicating that there are six points of attachment to the cobalt ion.
Secondary Valence and Electrolyte Behavior
The secondary valence of six in CoCl3.4NH3 implies that it can interact with six ligands or ions. In this case, the ligands are four ammonia (NH3) molecules and three chloride (Cl-) ions.
Conductivity in Silver Nitrate Solution
When CoCl3.4NH3 is dissolved in a solution, it dissociates into its constituent ions. In the presence of silver nitrate (AgNO3), the silver ions can react with chloride ions to form insoluble silver chloride (AgCl).
Molar Ratio of Electrolytes
1. The dissociation of CoCl3.4NH3 can be represented as:
- CoCl3.4NH3 → Co^(3+) + 3Cl^- + 4NH3
2. In terms of electrolytic dissociation:
- Each formula unit produces 1 Co^(3+) and 3 Cl^- ions.
- Thus, the total number of ions produced is 1 (Co^(3+)) + 3 (Cl^-) = 4 ions.
3. However, since the question asks for the conductivity corresponding to electrolytes, the effective number of particles in solution (considering practical scenarios) is generally simplified to the main components.
Conclusion: Correct Answer
The effective electrolyte behavior of CoCl3.4NH3 corresponds to a 1:1 molar ratio due to the primary ionization characteristics dominating the conductivity measurement. Thus, the correct answer is option 'A', indicating that it behaves like a 1:1 electrolyte in solution.