- ACo-ordinate isomerism
- BIonisation isomerism
- CGeometrical isomerism
- DLinkage isomerism
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Correct answer: B
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Interpret the composition
The complex has molecular composition:
Since it is an octahedral cobalt complex with 6 coordination positions, and there are 5 neutral ligands , the 6th position must be occupied by either:
- one , or
- one group (as coordinated sulfate).
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Use the precipitation tests
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Isomer A gives white precipitate with .
This indicates presence of free chloride ion in solution, because:
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Isomer B gives white precipitate with .
This indicates presence of free sulfate ion in solution, because:
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Write the two isomeric forms
Therefore, the two isomers must be:
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A: free outside the coordination sphere, sulfate coordinated inside:
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B: free outside the coordination sphere, chloride coordinated inside:
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Identify the isomerism
Here, the ligand inside the coordination sphere and the counter ion outside the coordination sphere are interchanged:
This is the definition of ionisation isomerism.
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Check options
- A: Co-ordinate isomerism — Incorrect
- B: Ionisation isomerism — Correct
- C: Geometrical isomerism — Incorrect
- D: Linkage isomerism — Incorrect
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