Choose the Best Answer · Q15
Q.Which one of the following complexes is not expected to exhibit isomerism?
(a) [Ni(NH₃)₄(H₂O)₂]²⁺
(b) [Pt(NH₃)₂Cl₂]
(c) [Co(NH₃)₅SO₄]Cl
(d) [FeCl₆]³⁻
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Start your 14-day free trial to unlock the full solution →Step 1. [Ni(NH₃)₄(H₂O)₂]²⁺ is an octahedral [MA₄B₂] complex, which shows cis/trans geometrical isomerism -- isomerism IS possible.
Step 2. [Pt(NH₃)₂Cl₂] is a square planar [MA₂B₂] complex, which shows cis/trans geometrical isomerism (the cisplatin pattern) -- isomerism IS possible.
Step 3. [Co(NH₃)₅SO₄]Cl has an exchangeable Cl⁻ counter ion that can swap with the coordinated SO₄²⁻, giving the ionisation isomer [Co(NH₃)₅Cl]SO₄ -- isomerism IS possible. …
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