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- Dand
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Correct answer: B, D
- Identify the type of isomerism in each pair
We check whether both complexes in a given option exhibit the same kind of isomerism.
Option A
Given:
These are two different compounds with different numbers of coordinated and ionisable chloride ions.
- In , one is inside the coordination sphere and two are outside.
- In , two are inside and one is outside.
This suggests ionisation isomerism / hydrate-like exchange idea is not applicable between these two as a pair of isomers, because the ligand composition inside the coordination sphere is different and they are not a standard isomeric pair of the same formula. Also, considering individual complexes:
- is octahedral of type , so it shows no geometrical isomerism.
- is octahedral of type , so it shows geometrical isomerism (cis/trans).
Thus they do not exhibit the same kind of isomerism.
Option A: Incorrect
Option B
Given:
First complex:
This is octahedral, type . It shows geometrical isomerism: cis and trans.
Second complex:
Platinum(II) is generally square planar. This is of type . Such square planar complexes also show geometrical isomerism.
Hence both exhibit geometrical isomerism.
Option B: Correct
Option C
Given:
First complex:
Here cobalt is tetrahedral in typical halide complexes of . A tetrahedral complex of type does not show geometrical isomerism.
Second complex:
Platinum(II) is square planar. Square planar shows geometrical isomerism (cis/trans).
Thus the two do not exhibit the same kind of isomerism.
Option C: Incorrect
Option D
Given:
From the notation in the prompt, this option is intended as complexes of the type with exchange between coordinated anion and counter anion. Such pairs are classic examples of ionisation isomerism.
For example, one form has coordinated and another has the other anion coordinated, leading to different ions in solution though same overall composition.
Thus this pair represents ionisation isomerism.
Option D: Correct
Final conclusion
The pairs exhibiting the same kind of isomerism are:
Comparison with stored answer
Stored correct answer: B, D
My derived answer matches the stored answer.
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