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The coordination compound that gives the maximum number of isomers is:

A

[Co(NH3)4Cl2][Co(NH_3)_4Cl_2]

B

[Ni(en)(NH3)4]2+[Ni(en)(NH_3)_4]^{2+}

C

[Ni(C2O4)(en)2][Ni(C_2O_4)(en)_2]

D

[Cr(SCN)2(NH3)4]+[Cr(SCN)_2(NH_3)_4]^+

Step-by-Step Solution

To find the maximum number of isomers, we evaluate each given complex:

  1. [Co(NH3)4Cl2][Co(NH_3)_4Cl_2]: It is an octahedral complex of the type [Ma4b2][Ma_4b_2] and exhibits geometrical isomerism, existing as cis and trans isomers. Total isomers = 2.
  2. [Ni(en)(NH3)4]2+[Ni(en)(NH_3)_4]^{2+}: The bidentate ligand 'en' can only occupy adjacent (cis) positions. Since all 4 remaining positions are occupied by identical NH3NH_3 ligands, it does not show geometrical or optical isomerism. Total isomers = 1.
  3. [Ni(C2O4)(en)2][Ni(C_2O_4)(en)_2]: It is an octahedral complex with three bidentate ligands, similar to the [M(AA)3][M(AA)_3] type. It lacks a plane of symmetry and exists as a pair of optical isomers (non-superimposable dd and ll enantiomers). Total isomers = 2.
  4. [Cr(SCN)2(NH3)4]+[Cr(SCN)_2(NH_3)_4]^+: It is of the type [Ma4b2][Ma_4b_2] and shows cis and trans geometrical isomerism. Additionally, the SCNSCN^- ion is an ambidentate ligand, meaning it can bind through sulphur (–SCN) or nitrogen (–NCS), leading to linkage isomerism. The possible combinations of linkage isomers are: (i) both bound via S (SCN, SCN), (ii) both bound via N (NCS, NCS), and (iii) one S-bound and one N-bound (SCN, NCS). Each of these 3 combinations can exist as cis and trans forms. Total isomers = 3×2=63 \times 2 = 6.

Therefore, [Cr(SCN)2(NH3)4]+[Cr(SCN)_2(NH_3)_4]^+ gives the maximum number of isomers.

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