Question

The type of isomerism shown by the complex $[CoCl_2(en)_2]$ is

• A. Linkage isomerism
• B. Geometrical isomerism
• C. Ionization isomerism
• D. Coordination isomerism

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Geometrical isomerism

Answer 2

In $\left[ CoCl _{2}( en )_{2}\right]$, Coordination number of $Co$ is $6$ and this compound has octahedral geometry.

??As per given option, type of isomerism is geometrical isomerism.