The complexes [Co(NH3)6][Cr(CN)6] and [Cr(NH3)6][Co(CN)6] are the examples of which type of isomerism?
- Linkage isomerism
- Ionization isomerism
- Coordination isomerism
- Geometrical isomerism
Answer
(3) Coordination isomerism
Solution
As per NCERT, coordination isomerism arises from the interchange of ligands between cationic and anionic entities of different metal ions present in a complex, e.g. [Co(NH3)6][Cr(CN)6] and [Cr(NH3)6][Co(CN)6].
Here the NH3 and CN- ligands are exchanged between Co and Cr.
Answer: (3)