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Question: Zncl2(nh3)2 isomerism...

Zncl2(nh3)2 isomerism

Answer

No isomerism

Explanation

Solution

The complex ZnCl2(NH3)2\text{ZnCl}_2(\text{NH}_3)_2 has a coordination number of 4. Since Zn2+^{2+} is a d10^{10} ion, it forms a tetrahedral complex. In a tetrahedral geometry, all ligand positions are equivalent, preventing geometric isomerism (cis-trans). Furthermore, tetrahedral MA2B2\text{MA}_2\text{B}_2 complexes possess planes of symmetry, making them achiral and thus not exhibiting optical isomerism. Other types of isomerism are also not applicable. Therefore, ZnCl2(NH3)2\text{ZnCl}_2(\text{NH}_3)_2 does not exhibit isomerism.