Question

In the following complex compound $\left[ Co \left( NH _{3}\right)_{4} Cl _{2}\right]^{+}$, Co and $Cl$ are collinear. Which of the following structures is possible?

• A. linkage
• B. trans
• C. ci5
• D. None of these

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

trans

Answer 2

$C$ is and trans structure of $\left[ Co \left( NH _{3}\right)_{4} Cl _{2}\right]^{+}$are following Hence, $Co$ and $Cl$ are collinear in trans-isomer of given complex.