Chemistry-Isomerism in Complexes

NEET Chemistry Isomerism in Complexes MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Hard-Class 12

In octahedral coordination entities of the type [Co(NH3)3(NO2)3], if the three NO2 ligands occupy adjacent positions at the corners of an octahedral face, what type of isomer is formed?

A

Facial isomer

B

Meridional isomer

C

Linkage isomer

D

Optical isomer

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

In octahedral complexes like [Co(NH3)3(NO2)3], when three identical ligands occupy adjacent positions at the corners of an octahedral face, it results in a facial (fac) isomer. This is a form of geometrical isomerism as per the NCERT context.

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