Question:

Facial and meridional isomerism will be exhibited by

Updated On: Jun 7, 2024
  • $[Co(NH_3)_3Cl_3]$
  • $[Co(NH_3)_4Cl_2]Cl$
  • $[Co(en)_3 ]Cl_3$
  • $[Co(NH_3)_5Cl)Cl_2$
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

Facial (fac) and meridional (mer) isomerism, a type of geometrical isomerism, is shown by octahedral complexes having $Ma_3b_3$ general formula. Where, Mis cenral metal and a and b are monodentate ligand. Hence, $[Co(NH_3 )_3 Cl_3]$ exhibits fac-mer isomerism as
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Concepts Used:

Coordination Compounds

A coordination compound holds a central metal atom or ion surrounded by various oppositely charged ions or neutral molecules. These molecules or ions are re-bonded to the metal atom or ion by a coordinate bond.

Coordination entity:

A coordination entity composes of a central metal atom or ion bonded to a fixed number of ions or molecules.

Ligands:

A molecule, ion, or group which is bonded to the metal atom or ion in a complex or coordination compound by a coordinate bond is commonly called a ligand. It may be either neutral, positively, or negatively charged.