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Correct answer: C
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We need to identify which complex cation has two isomers.
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Check each option for the possibility of isomerism.
Option A:
Let oxidation state of Co be .
So this is .
This is a pentaamminechloro complex of type . Such a complex does not show geometrical isomerism.
Also, is not an ambidentate ligand, so no linkage isomerism.
Hence, only one form exists.
Option B:
This is of type .
All six ligands are identical, so neither geometrical nor linkage isomerism is possible.
Hence, only one form exists.
Option C:
Let oxidation state of Co be .
This is .
Here is an ambidentate ligand. It can coordinate through:
- N atom: nitro form
- O atom: nitrito form
So this complex shows linkage isomerism, giving two isomers:
(N-bonded, nitro)
and
(O-bonded, nitrito)
Hence, this complex has two isomers.
Option D:
Let oxidation state of Co be .
So this is .
Again, this is of type , which does not show geometrical isomerism.
Also, is not ambidentate, so no linkage isomerism.
Hence, only one form exists.
- Therefore, the only complex cation having two isomers is:
So, Option C is correct.
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