JEE Main 2018 Chemistry question

ChemistryCoordination CompoundsJEE Main 2018

Consider the following reaction and statements :

[\mathrm{} + \mathrm{} → [\mathrm{}] + \mathrm{}

(I) Two isomers are produced if the reactant complex ion is a cis-isomer. (II) Two isomers are produced if the reactant complex ion is a trans-isomer. (III) Only one isomer is produced if the reactant complex ion is a trans-isomer. (IV) Only one isomer is produced if the reactant complex ion is a cis-isomer.

Answer: (B)

Solution

cis-[Co(NH)Br] gives both fac and mer products; trans

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