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NEET CHEMISTRYCoordination CompoundsEasy

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The complexes [Co(NH3)6][Cr(CN)6][\text{Co}(\text{NH}_3)_6][\text{Cr}(\text{CN})_6] and [Cr(NH3)6][Co(CN)6][\text{Cr}(\text{NH}_3)_6][\text{Co}(\text{CN})_6] are examples of:

A

Ionisation isomerism

B

Coordination isomerism

C

Geometrical isomerism

D

Linkage isomerism

Step-by-Step Solution

This type of isomerism arises from the interchange of ligands between cationic and anionic entities of different metal ions present in a complex. An example is provided by [Co(NH3)6][Cr(CN)6][\text{Co}(\text{NH}_3)_6][\text{Cr}(\text{CN})_6], in which the NH3\text{NH}_3 ligands are bound to Co3+\text{Co}^{3+} and the CN\text{CN}^- ligands to Cr3+\text{Cr}^{3+}. In its coordination isomer [Cr(NH3)6][Co(CN)6][\text{Cr}(\text{NH}_3)_6][\text{Co}(\text{CN})_6], the NH3\text{NH}_3 ligands are bound to Cr3+\text{Cr}^{3+} and the CN\text{CN}^- ligands to Co3+\text{Co}^{3+}.

Exam Context & Concepts Covered

This question aligns with the NEET CHEMISTRY syllabus, specifically targeting concepts from Coordination Compounds. Mastering this topic is crucial for scoring well in the upcoming medical entrance examinations. Solving conceptually related problems will help you understand the nuances of these concepts and improve your problem-solving speed.

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