Which of the following complexes will show coordination isomerism? Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- B, C and D Only
- B, D and E Only
- A, C and D Only
- C, D and E Only
Answer
(2) B, D and E Only
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.
A. [Ag(NH3)2][Ag(CN)2] and C. [Co(NH3)6][Co(CN)6] – the same metal ion in both entities ⇒ not counted.
B. [Co(NH3)6][Cr(CN)6] ⇌ isomer [Cr(NH3)6][Co(CN)6] ✓
D. [Fe(NH3)6][Co(CN)6] and E. [Co(NH3)6][Fe(CN)6] – different metal ions; in fact D and E are coordination isomers of each other ✓
∴ B, D and E only.
Answer: (2)