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Which complexes exhibit geometric isomerism? a. [Co(H,0),(ox),l (Co(H,O),(NH,),(0x)]* e. (Ni(CO),Cl,l b. (Co(en),]3+ d. (Ni(NH,);(en)|2+

Which complexes exhibit geometric isomerism? a. [Co(H,0),(ox),l (Co(H,O),(NH,),(0x)]* e. (Ni(CO),Cl,l b. (Co(en),]3+ d. (Ni(NH,);(en)|2+

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Which complexes exhibit geometric isomerism? a. [Co(H,0),(ox),l (Co(H,O),(NH,),(0x)]* e. (Ni(CO),Cl,l b. (Co(en),]3+ d. (Ni(NH,);(en)|2+
Transcribed Image Text:Which complexes exhibit geometric isomerism? a. [Co(H,0),(ox),l (Co(H,O),(NH,),(0x)]* e. (Ni(CO),Cl,l b. (Co(en),]3+ d. (Ni(NH,);(en)|2+
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Geometrical isomerism is a type of stereoisomerism in which the bonds between the ligands and central metal atom has different spatial arrangement. It can be of two types : cis and trans 

  • If two similar ligands in the complex are present adjacent to each-other they are known as cis isomers.
  • If two similar ligands in the complex are present opposite to each-other they are known as trans isomers.

The complexes which have the capability to exist in cis and trans forms are said to exhibit geometrical isomerism.

 

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