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ChemistryCoordination ChemistryIsomerismMedium2 minQB
ChemistryMediummultiple choice

Select type of isomerism in :

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Options:(select one or more)

Answer:
B, C, D
Solution:

Coordination Position Isomerism (D): This occurs when the distribution of ligands around the two metal centers changes (e.g., swapping an ligand with and ligands).

 

Geometrical Isomerism (C): The relative positions of the ligands around each cobalt center can vary (cis/trans arrangements), leading to different geometric forms.

 

Optical Isomerism (B): Due to the presence of chelating ethylenediamine () ligands and the asymmetric distribution of ligands across the bridged structure, the molecule lacks a plane of symmetry, making it chiral.

 

Linkage Isomerism (A): This is incorrect because none of the ligands present (, , , ) are ambidentate; they only have one way to bond to the metal.

Stream:JEESubject:ChemistryTopic:Coordination ChemistrySubtopic:Isomerism
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