The complex which has facial and meridional isomers is (Given : py = pyridine and en = H2N-CH2-CH2-NH2)
- [Ni(en)2(H2O)2]2+
- [Cr(py)3(Cl)3]
- [Cr(H2O)6]3+
- [Co(NH3)4(H2O)2]3+
Answer
(2) [Cr(py)3(Cl)3]
Solution
Facial (fac) and meridional (mer) geometric isomerism is shown by octahedral coordination complexes of the type [Ma3b3].
Among the given options, [Cr(py)3Cl3] is of the [Ma3b3] type and exhibits fac- and mer-isomerism.
Answer: (2)