Which of the following statements is correct ? (1) [Pt(NO3 )2(en)2]2 ...
Correct statement among the options:
(3) FeCl3.6H2O can show hydrate isomerism.
Explanation:
Linkage isomerism, ionization isomerism, and structural isomerism are types of isomerism in coordination compounds. Hydrate isomerism is another type of isomerism where the same coordination compound exists in different forms due to a different number of water molecules in the compound.
(1) [Pt(NO3)2(en)2]2 complex ion can show linkage isomerism:
This statement is incorrect. Linkage isomerism occurs when a ligand can bind to the metal center via different atoms. In [Pt(NO3)2(en)2]2, both the nitrate ions bind to the metal center via oxygen, and ethylenediamine ligands bind to the metal center via nitrogen. Hence, this complex ion cannot exhibit linkage isomerism.
(2) [Cr(CO3)(NH3)4]Br can show ionization isomerism:
This statement is incorrect. Ionization isomerism occurs when anion and cation of two coordination compounds are different. In [Cr(CO3)(NH3)4]Br, there is only one anion, which is Br-. Hence, this complex ion cannot exhibit ionization isomerism.
(3) FeCl3.6H2O can show hydrate isomerism:
This statement is correct. FeCl3.6H2O can exist in two forms, namely, FeCl3.6H2O (orange-yellow) and FeCl3.4H2O (green). These two forms have the same formula but different properties due to a different number of water molecules present in the compound.
(4) [FeCl3(NH3)3] can exhibit structural isomerism:
This statement is incorrect. Structural isomerism occurs when two coordination compounds have the same molecular formula but different structures. In [FeCl3(NH3)3], all three ammonia ligands are identical, and there is only one way to arrange them around the metal center. Hence, this complex ion cannot exhibit structural isomerism.
Which of the following statements is correct ? (1) [Pt(NO3 )2(en)2]2 ...
Option 2 and 3 are correct