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Isomerism

Question

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

Moderate

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

Solution

Case 1 :Original complex is Cis
Cl^- 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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