A metal complex with a formula MCl4 3NH3 is involved in sp3d2 hybridisation. It upon reaction with excess of AgNO3 solution gives 'x' moles of AgCl. Consider 'x' is equal to the number of lone pairs of electrons present in the central atom of BrF5. Then the number of geometrical isomers exhibited by the complex is .
Answer
2
Solution
In BrF5, Br has 7 valence electrons; 5 are used in five Br–F bonds.
Lone pairs on Br = 7 - 52 = 1 (square pyramidal shape) x = 1
1 mol AgCl is precipitated, only one Cl- is outside the coordination sphere.
sp3d2 coordination number 6 (octahedral)
Complex: [M(NH3)3Cl3]Cl, an octahedral complex of the type [MA3B3]
[MA3B3] shows two geometrical isomers: facial (fac) and meridional (mer).
Answer: 2