Coordination Compounds Question 19

Question 19 - 01 February - Shift 2

The complex cation which has two isomers is

(1) $[Co(H_2 O)_6]^{3+}$

(3) $[Co(NH_3)_5 NO_2]^{2+}$

(2) $[Co(NH_3)_5 Cl]^{2+}$

(4) $[Co(NH_3)_5 Cl]^{+}$

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Answer: (3)

Solution:

Formula: Isomerism

$([Co(NH_3)_5 NO_2]^{2+}.$

Two linkage isomers possible