JEE MainChemistryCoordination CompoundsMCQ+4 / −1
The number of isomers possible for is :
- A3
- B1
- C4
- D2
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Correct answer: A
- Identify the complex and geometry
The complex is where:
- ethylenediamine, a bidentate ligand
- is typically square planar in such complexes
- There are two ligands
So we have a square planar complex with one bidentate ligand occupying two adjacent positions, and two monodentate ligands occupying the remaining two positions.
- Check for geometrical isomerism
Since is bidentate, in a square planar complex it must occupy adjacent (cis) positions.
That leaves the two ligands also adjacent to each other. Thus, there is only one geometrical arrangement possible.
So, geometrical isomerism does not increase the count here.
- Check for linkage isomerism of
The ligand is ambidentate:
- It can bind through N: nitro
- It can bind through O: nitrito
Since there are two ligands, the possibilities are:
- Both bonded through N: dinitro
- Both bonded through O: dinitrito
- One through N and one through O: nitro-nitrito
These are distinct linkage isomers.
Thus, total number of isomers =
- Evaluate options
- A: 3 ✅
- B: 1 ❌
- C: 4 ❌
- D: 2 ❌
- Final answer
The number of isomers possible for is
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