What is linkage isomerism? Explain with an example.

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Linkage isomers

Linkage isomerism arises when an ambidentate ligand is bonded to the central metal atom/ion through either of its two different donor atoms.

e.g. - [Co(NH₃)₅NO₂]²⁺ Pentaammine nitrito-κN Cobalt (III) ion – N attached

[Co(NH₃)₅ONO₂]²⁺Pentaammine nitrito-κO Cobalt (III) ion – O attached

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Chapter 5: Coordination Chemistry - Evaluation [Page 172]

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