NEET Chemistry Isomerism in Complexes MCQ Question
Which of the following statements about isomerism in coordination complexes is correct?
Geometrical isomerism can occur in octahedral complexes with different arrangements of ligands.
Tetrahedral complexes cannot exhibit isomerism due to identical ligand types.
Linkage isomerism involves the same ligand binding through different atoms.
Optical isomerism is a type of structural isomerism in coordination compounds.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Geometrical isomerism occurs in octahedral complexes like [Co(NH3)3(NO2)3] where ligands can occupy different spatial arrangements. Option B is incorrect as tetrahedral complexes with different ligands can exhibit isomerism. Option C is correct but not as complete as A. Option D misclassifies optical isomerism, which is a type of stereoisomerism, not structural.
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