A metal complex having the composition Cr(NH3)4CI2Br has been isolated...
Ionisation isomers [Cr(NH
3)
4CIBr]CI and [Cr(NH
3)
4CI
2]Br
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A metal complex having the composition Cr(NH3)4CI2Br has been isolated...
Isomerism in Complex A:
The complex A, Cr(NH3)4CI2Br, shows both ionization isomerism and geometrical isomerism.
Ionization Isomerism:
Ionization isomerism occurs when there is a difference in the way ligands are bonded to the metal center. In this case, Cr(NH3)4CI2Br can be written as [Cr(NH3)4CI]+[Br]- or [Cr(NH3)4Br]+[CI]-. The chloride and bromide ions can exchange places with each other, resulting in two different isomers.
Geometrical Isomerism:
Geometrical isomerism occurs when there is a difference in the spatial arrangement of ligands around the metal center. In this case, the complex A can exist in two forms: cis and trans.
- In the cis form, the chloride and bromide ions are adjacent to each other, while in the trans form, they are opposite to each other.
Reaction with AgNO3:
When complex A reacts with AgNO3, it forms a white precipitate. This precipitate is readily soluble in dilute aqueous ammonia.
- The formation of a white precipitate indicates the presence of chloride ions, which react with Ag+ to form AgCl.
- The solubility of the precipitate in dilute aqueous ammonia suggests the formation of a soluble complex, [Ag(NH3)2]+, which complexes with ammonia ligands.
Reaction with Cone. Ammonia:
When complex B reacts with cone. ammonia, it forms a pale yellow precipitate. This precipitate is soluble in cone. ammonia.
- The formation of a pale yellow precipitate suggests the presence of bromide ions, which react with Ag+ to form AgBr.
- The solubility of the precipitate in cone. ammonia suggests the formation of a soluble complex, [Ag(NH3)2]+, which complexes with ammonia ligands.
Conclusion:
Complex A shows both ionization isomerism and geometrical isomerism. The two isomers can be represented as [Cr(NH3)4CI]+[Br]- and [Cr(NH3)4Br]+[CI]-, with the chloride and bromide ions exchanging places. Additionally, the complex A reacts with AgNO3 to form a white precipitate soluble in dilute aqueous ammonia, indicating the presence of chloride ions. On the other hand, complex B reacts with cone. ammonia to form a pale yellow precipitate soluble in cone. ammonia, indicating the presence of bromide ions. Therefore, the isomerism shown by complex A is both ionization and geometrical isomerism.