JEE AdvancedChemistryCoordination CompoundsMCQ+3 / −1
Among the following options, select the option in which each complex in Set-I shows geometrical isomerism and the two complexes in Set-II are ionization isomers of each other.
- ASet-I: and Set-II: and
- BSet-I: and Set-II: and
- CSet-I: and Set-II: and
- DSet-I: and Set-II: and
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Correct answer: C
The user wants to identify the option that satisfies two conditions:
- Set-I: Each complex in the set must exhibit geometrical isomerism.
- Set-II: The pair of complexes must be ionization isomers of each other.
Let's analyze each option step-by-step.
Condition 1: Geometrical Isomerism
Geometrical isomerism (cis-trans, fac-mer) arises from different spatial arrangements of ligands. Key points to remember:
- Tetrahedral complexes (Coordination Number = 4) do not show geometrical isomerism as all positions are equivalent.
- Square planar complexes (CN = 4) of type and
Mabcdshow geometrical isomerism. - Octahedral complexes (CN = 6) of type and do not show geometrical isomerism.
- Octahedral complexes of type , , and (where AA is a bidentate ligand) show geometrical isomerism.
Condition 2: Ionization Isomerism
Ionization isomers are compounds with the same molecular formula but yield different ions in solution. This occurs when a ligand within the coordination sphere and a counter-ion outside the sphere are exchanged.
Evaluation of Options
Option A:
- Set-I: and .
- has a tetrahedral geometry. Tetrahedral complexes do not exhibit geometrical isomerism.
- Thus, Set-I does not satisfy the condition.
- Conclusion: Option A is incorrect.
Option B:
- Set-I: and .
- is an octahedral complex of the type . The relative positions of the and
Clligands can be different, leading to geometrical isomers. - is a square planar complex of the type . It shows cis-trans isomerism.
- Set-I satisfies the condition.
- is an octahedral complex of the type . The relative positions of the and
- Set-II: and .
- These isomers differ by the exchange of ligands between the cationic and anionic coordination entities. This is known as coordination isomerism, not ionization isomerism.
- Thus, Set-II does not satisfy the condition.
- Conclusion: Option B is incorrect.
Option C:
- Set-I: and .
- is an octahedral complex of the type . It exhibits facial (fac) and meridional (mer) geometrical isomerism.
- is an octahedral complex of the type . It exhibits cis-trans geometrical isomerism.
- Set-I satisfies the condition.
- Set-II: and .
- The first complex ionizes to give and ions.
- The second complex ionizes to give and ions.
- These have the same overall formula but produce different ions in solution due to the exchange of the ligand and the counter-ion . They are a classic example of ionization isomers.
- Set-II satisfies the condition.
- Conclusion: Option C satisfies both conditions and is the correct answer.
Option D:
- Set-I: and .
- is an octahedral complex of the type . It does not show geometrical isomerism as all positions for the five ligands are equivalent relative to the single
Clligand. - Thus, Set-I does not satisfy the condition.
- is an octahedral complex of the type . It does not show geometrical isomerism as all positions for the five ligands are equivalent relative to the single
- Conclusion: Option D is incorrect.
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