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ChemistryCoordination ChemistryIntroduction, About ligandMedium2 minQB
ChemistryMediummultiple choice

Which of the following pairs of ions is isoelectronic and isostructural ?

Options:(select one or more)

Answer:
B, C
Solution:

SO₃²⁻ and ClO₃⁻ are both 26 valence electron species and have a trigonal pyramidal shape, so they are isoelectronic and isostructural.

CO₃²⁻ and NO₃⁻ both have 24 valence electrons and are both trigonal planar; hence, they are also isoelectronic and isostructural.

SO₃²⁻ and NO₃⁻ are not isostructural.

ClO₃⁻ and CO₃²⁻ also do not match in structure.

So, the correct pairs are (B) and (C).

Stream:JEESubject:ChemistryTopic:Coordination ChemistrySubtopic:Introduction, About ligand
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