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Chemistry Question on coordination compounds

Which kind of isomerism is exhibited by octahedral [Co(NH3)4Br2]Cl[Co(NH_3)_4Br_2]Cl ?

A

Geometrical and ionisation

B

Geometrical and optical

C

Optical and ionisation

D

Geometrical only

Answer

Geometrical and ionisation

Explanation

Solution

undefined [Co(NH3)4Br2]Cl[Co(NH_{3})_{4}Br_{2}]Cl also exhibits ionization isomerism giving [Co(NH3)4BrCl]Br[Co(NH_{3})_{4}BrCl]Br.