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Question
The type of isomerism shown by the complex [CoCl2(en)2] is ______.
Options
ionization isomerism
coordination isomerism
geometrical isomerism
linkage isomerism
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Solution
The type of isomerism shown by the complex [CoCl2(en)2] is geometrical isomerism.
Explanation:
In [CoCl2(en)2], Co3+ is octahedral with two bidentate en ligands and two Cl− ligands.
The two Cl− can be placed adjacent (cis) or opposite (trans), giving geometrical isomerism.
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