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Questions
How many geometrical isomers are possible in the following coordination entity?
[Co(NH3)3Cl3]
How many geometrical isomers are possible in the following coordination entity?
[CoCl3(NH3)3]
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Solution
Two (facial and meridional) geometrical isomers are possible.
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