Identify the type of isomerism exhibited by complex compounds. [Cr(H_2O)_6]Cl_3 and [Cr(H_2O)_5Cl]Cl_2 H_2O

MHT CET 2022 Chemistry question

Identify the type of isomerism exhibited by complex compounds. and

(A)Linkage isomerism
(B)Ionization isomerism
(C)Coordination isomerism
(D)Solvate isomerismCorrect

Answer: (D)

Solution

Both compounds have the same formula , but they differ in the number of water molecules that are directly coordinated to the metal ion and the number that are present as water of crystallisation outside the coordination sphere: has six coordinated and no lattice water, while

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