Q.

When [CO(CO3)(NH3)4]+ is reacted with conc. HCl , then violet coloured [COCl2(NH3)4]Cl compound is formed. Predict the geometry of the product compound.

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a

 cis + trans isomer 

b

Only trans - isomer 

c

Can't be predicted

d

Only cis - isomer 

answer is A.

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CO32- is acting as bidentate ligand, hence by its substitution by Cl- both Cl- will come at adjacent sites , hence only cis configuration is formed.

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