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Why is geometrical isomerism not possible in tetrahedral complexes having two different types of unidentate ligands coordinated with the central metal ion?

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R G PUBLICATION-COORDINATION COMPOUNDS -EXERCISE
  1. Give an example of ambidentate ligand and mention the points of linkag...

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  2. Draw the isomer facial [Co(NH3)3CI3]

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  3. Why is geometrical isomerism not possible in tetrahedral complexes hav...

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  4. Draw the geometrical isomers of the com-plex ion [Co(NH3)4CI2]^+

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  5. Give chemical test to show that [Co(NH3)5CI]SO4 and [Co(NH3)5SO4]CI ar...

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  6. What is outer orbital complex? Why it is called spin free complex?

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  7. Predict the number of unpaired electrons in the square planer [Pt(CN)4...

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  8. What is spectrochemical series?

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  9. Define crystal field stabilization energy? What is bary centre?

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  10. Depending upon the repulsive force between the ligands & the central m...

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  11. Why some crystals are coloured?

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  12. Predict the number of unpaired electrons in the square planer [Pt(CN)4...

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  13. Give an example of a complex which is used as anti cancer drug.

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  14. Write IUPAC name of the following: [Co(NH3)6]Br2

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  15. Write IUPAC name of the following: [Co(NH3)5CI]Br2

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  16. Write IUPAC name of the following: [Co(NH3)6][Cr(CN)6]

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  17. Write IUPAC name of the following: [Cu(gly)2]

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  18. Write IUPAC name of the following: K3[Fe(OX)3]

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  19. Write IUPAC name of the following: [Co(en)2CI2]CI

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  20. Write IUPAC name of the following: Na3[Co(ONO)6]

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