The pair $[C r {(H_{2} O)}_{6}] C l_{3}$ and $[C r {(H_{2} O)}_{4} C l_{2}] C l . H_{2} O$ shows ionisation isomerism.

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Solution

The correct option is B False
False. There, the complexes are different by hydrate molecules. In first complex, $A$ is directly bonded to metal whereas in second complex, it remains as counter ion. It is known as hydrate isomerism.

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Q. The compounds

[C r (H_{2} O)_{6}] C l_{3}, [C r (H_{2} O)_{5}] C l \cdot H_{2} O

and

[C r (H_{2} O)_{4} C l_{2}] C l \cdot 2 H_{2} O

exhibits:

Q. Few isomers are given below. The correct statement regarding them are:
(i)

[C r (H_{2} O)_{6}] C l_{3}

(ii)

[C r (H_{2} O)_{5} C l] C l_{2} . H_{2} O

(iii)

[C r (H_{2} O)_{4} C l_{2}] C l .2 H_{2} O

What kind of isomerism exists between $[C r (H_{2} O)_{6}] C l_{3} (v i o l e t)$ and $[C r (H_{2} O)_{5} C l] C l_{2} . H_{2} O (g r e y i s h - g r e e n)$ ?
(a) Linkage isomerism
(b) Solvate isomerism
(c) Ionisation isomerism
(d) Coordination isomerism