The complexes [Co(H₂O)₄Cl₂]NO₂ and [Co(H₂O)₄Cl(NO₂)]Cl are · ABC26IN0373

Subject: Inorganic Chemistry · Chapter: Coordination Chemistry · Topic: Coordination – General · Exam: GATE 2005-2021 · Marks: 2 · Difficulty: Easy

The complexes $\mathrm{[Co(H_2O)_4Cl_2]NO_2}$ and $\mathrm{[Co(H_2O)_4Cl(NO_2)]Cl}$ are

(a)linkage isomers

(b)positional isomers

(c)ionization isomers

(d)optical isomers

Answer

Answer: C ✓ checked by 4AB · confidence high

Explanation

NO₂⁻ and Cl⁻ swap between the coordination sphere and counter-ion — ionization isomers (c).

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