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Question
Write the geometrical isomers of [Co(NH3)4Cl2].
Short Answer
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Solution
The complex [Co(NH3)4Cl2] is an octahedral coordination compound, and it exhibits geometrical isomerism because the two chloride ions can be positioned differently relative to the four ammonia molecules around the central metal ion (Co).
- Cis isomer - The two Cl ions are adjacent to each other (90°).
- Trans isomer - The two Cl ions are opposite each other (180°).
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Chapter 9: Coordination Compounds - SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS [Page 546]
