Question:

What kind of isomerism exists between $[Cr(H_{2}O)_{6}]Cl_{3}$ (violet) and $[Cr(H_{2}O )_{5}Cl]Cl_{2}\cdot H_{2}O$ (greyish-green)?

Updated On: Jul 7, 2022
  • Linkage isomerism
  • Solvate isomerism
  • Ionisation isomerism
  • Coordination isomerism
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

This form of isomerism is known as 'hydrate isomerism' in case where water is involved as a solvent. This is similar to ionisation isomerism. Solvate isomers differ by whether or not a solvent molecule is directly bonded to the metal ion or merely present as free solvent molecules in the crystal lattice.
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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.