The existence of two different coloured complexes with the composition of [Co(NH3)4Cl2]+ is due to
- linkage isomerism
- geometrical isomerism
- coordination isomerism
- ionization isomerism.
Answer
(2) geometrical isomerism
Solution
[Co(NH3)4Cl2]+ is an octahedral complex of the type [MA4B2].
As per NCERT, it exists as cis and trans isomers: the cis isomer is violet and the trans isomer is green.
The two different coloured forms are due to geometrical isomerism.
Answer: (2)