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

Correct option is 2If original isomer is trans only one product is formed

Questions

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

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If original isomer is Cis only one product is formed.

If original isomer is trans only one product is formed

If original isomer is Cis three products are formed

If original isomer is Trans, two products are formed

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detailed solution

Correct option is B

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.