The complex [Co(NH3)6[Cr(C2O4)3] and [Cr(NH3)6[Co(C2O4)3] exhibita)coo...
Coordination isomerism is possible when both positive and negative ions of a salt are complex ions and two isomers differ in distribution of ligands in the cation and the anion.
View all questions of this test
The complex [Co(NH3)6[Cr(C2O4)3] and [Cr(NH3)6[Co(C2O4)3] exhibita)coo...
Coordination isomerism occurs when the same ligands are coordinated to different central metal ions, resulting in the exchange of ligands between the two complexes. In this case, the ligands are NH3 and C2O4 (oxalate).
1. Definition of coordination isomerism:
- Coordination isomerism refers to the exchange of ligands between two coordination complexes while maintaining the same overall formula.
2. Explanation of the given complexes:
- [Co(NH3)6[Cr(C2O4)3] contains cobalt(III) as the central metal ion coordinated to six ammonia ligands and chromium(III) coordinated to three oxalate ligands.
- [Cr(NH3)6[Co(C2O4)3] contains chromium(III) as the central metal ion coordinated to six ammonia ligands and cobalt(III) coordinated to three oxalate ligands.
3. Identification of coordination isomerism:
- In the given complexes, the same ligands (NH3 and C2O4) are coordinated to different central metal ions (Co and Cr) in the two complexes.
- This results in the exchange of ligands between the complexes, leading to the formation of two coordination isomers.
4. Confirmation of the correct answer:
- The correct answer is option 'A' (coordination isomerism), as it accurately describes the type of isomerism exhibited by the given complexes.
In conclusion, the complexes [Co(NH3)6[Cr(C2O4)3] and [Cr(NH3)6[Co(C2O4)3] exhibit coordination isomerism. This occurs when the same ligands are coordinated to different central metal ions, resulting in the exchange of ligands between the two complexes.