Q.

In the reaction [CoCl2(NH3)4]+ + Cl- → [CoCl3(NH3)3] + NH3.  Identify correct statement about the initial complex?

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a

If original isomer is Cis only one product is formed.

b

If original isomer is trans only one product is formed

c

If original isomer is Cis three  products are formed

d

If original isomer is Trans, two products are  formed

answer is B.

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Case 1 :Original complex is CisCl- would replace an ammonia Cis to both or trans to one. Two isomers are formed.Case 2:Original complex is trans Two chloride ions are trans to each other, all the other positions replaced are equivalent. Only one product is formed.
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