The existence of two different coloured complexes with the composition of $[C o (N H_{3})_{4} C l_{2}]$ is due to:

linkage isomerism

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

geometrical isomerism

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

coordination isomerism

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

ionization isomerism

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is B geometrical isomerism
$[C o (N H_{3})_{4} C l_{2}]^{+}$ is an octahedral complex, in the form of $[M A_{4} B_{2}]$ exhibiting two geometrical isomers (cis and trans).
This results in two different coloured complexes.Compounds which possess the same structural formula, but differ with respect to the positions of the identical groups in space are called cis-trans isomers and the phenomenon is known as Geometrical isomerism.

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

Q. Assertion :Tetrahedral complexes having two different types of unidentate ligands coordinated with central metal ion will show geometrical isomerism. Reason: Geometrical isomerism arises in homoleptic complexes due to different possible geometric arrangement of the ligands.

C r C l_{3} .6 H_{2} O

exists in different isomeric forms which show different colours like violet and green. This is due to:

A research guide instructed his two students to synthesize complex $[C o (N H_{3})_{5} (N O_{2})] C l_{2}$

They synthesized the complexes with identical molecular formula, molar mass, geometry, conductance and spin, but they differed in colour. Bases on the above facts the following question.

(i) The difference in colour is due to:

Q. A metal complex of coordination number six having three different types of ligands

a, b

and

c

of composition

M a_{2} b_{2} c_{2}

can exist in several geometrical isomeric forms; the total number of such isomers is

Q. Assertion :Complexes containing three bidentate ligands do not show optical activity. Reason: Octahedral complex

[C o (N H_{3})_{4} C l_{2}] C l

shows geometrical isomerism.

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

The existence of two different coloured complexes with the composition of [Co(NH3)4Cl2] is due to:

The existence of two different coloured complexes with the composition of $[C o (N H_{3})_{4} C l_{2}]$ is due to: