NEET2013Chemistry-Coordination Chemistry

NEET 2013 Chemistry Isomerism MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Easy-Class 12

In a particular isomer of [Co(NH₃)₄Cl₂]⁺, the Cl - Co - Cl angle is 90°, the isomer is known as:

A

Optical isomer

B

cis-isomer

C

position isomer

D

linkage isomer

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

The cis-isomer has ligands adjacent to each other, resulting in a 90° angle between them. This is characteristic of square planar or octahedral complexes.

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