In a particular isomer of [Co(NH3)4Cl2]+, the Cl-Co-Cl angle is 90 , this isomer is known as
- optical isomer
- cis-isomer
- position isomer
- linkage isomer.
Answer
(2) cis-isomer
Solution
[Co(NH3)4Cl2]+ is an octahedral MA4B2 type complex showing geometrical isomerism.
Two Cl ligands adjacent to each other ⇒ Cl–Co–Cl angle = 90 ⇒ cis-isomer.
Two Cl ligands opposite to each other ⇒ Cl–Co–Cl angle = 180 ⇒ trans-isomer.
Answer: (2)