24. Transition Metals and Coordination Compounds
Isomerism in Coordination Complexes
24. Transition Metals and Coordination Compounds
Isomerism in Coordination Complexes
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concept
Isomers
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Structural Isomers
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Isomerism in Coordination Complexes Example
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Geometric Isomers
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Isomerism in Coordination Complexes Example
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Problem
ProblemWhich of the following complexes cannot have geometric isomers?
i) [PtCl2(NH3)2]
ii) K4[Fe(CN)4(OH)2]
iii) [Ag(NH3)2]Cl
iv) [Ni(H2O)2(NH3)2]Br2
A
i, ii, and iv
B
ii and iv
C
iii only
D
i and iii
E
iv only
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Problem
ProblemThe complex [Fe(NH3)5OCN]2+ has two isomers. Draw their structures.
A
B
C
D
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Problem
ProblemHow many isomers are possible for [Cu(H2O)2(NH3)2]SO4? Draw their structures.
A
2
B
2
C
2
D
3
