Chemistry - Coordination Chemistry Question with Solution | TestHub
Select type of isomerism in :
Options:(select one or more)
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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.