There are two isomerism in coordination complexes which are structural isomerism and stereoisomerism. (a). Sketch the possible structures for the complexes below. (i). [Co(NH3)sBr][SO4] (ii). [CCCI(OH2)s]Cl2.H20 (b) Identify the type of isomerism for the compounds in (a). (c) Predict the chemical tests you would use to distinguish between the isomers in (a).

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There are two isomerism in coordination complexes which are structural
isomerism and stereoisomerism.
(а).
Sketch the possible structures for the complexes below.
(i).
[Co(NH3)sBr][SO4]
(ii).
[CCCI(OH2)s]Cl2.H20
(b)
Identify the type of isomerism for the compounds in (a).
(c)
Predict the chemical tests you would use to distinguish between the
isomers in (a).
(d). When the bidentate neutral ethylenediamine (en, -NH2CH2CH2NH2-) reacts
with Co(III) chloride, Co(II) isomers of [Co(en),] are formed.
(1).
Illustrate the 3-dimensional structures of the isomers.
(ii).
Identify the type of isomerism.
Transcribed Image Text:There are two isomerism in coordination complexes which are structural isomerism and stereoisomerism. (а). Sketch the possible structures for the complexes below. (i). [Co(NH3)sBr][SO4] (ii). [CCCI(OH2)s]Cl2.H20 (b) Identify the type of isomerism for the compounds in (a). (c) Predict the chemical tests you would use to distinguish between the isomers in (a). (d). When the bidentate neutral ethylenediamine (en, -NH2CH2CH2NH2-) reacts with Co(III) chloride, Co(II) isomers of [Co(en),] are formed. (1). Illustrate the 3-dimensional structures of the isomers. (ii). Identify the type of isomerism.
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