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Complex compounds that have the same molecular formula but have different structural/space arrangements of ligands around central metal atom/ion are called isomers, these are of two types namely structural and stereoisomers.
Q. Complex species that exhibits isomerism is:

A

`[Ag(NH_(3))_(2)]^(+)`

B

`[Co(NO_(2))(NH_(3))_(5)]^(2+)`

C

`[PtCl_(2)(en)]`

D

`[CoCl(NH_3)_(5)]^(2-)`

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To solve the question regarding complex species that exhibit isomerism, we will analyze the provided options step by step. ### Step 1: Understand the Concept of Isomerism Isomerism in coordination compounds refers to the phenomenon where compounds have the same molecular formula but different arrangements of ligands around the central metal atom/ion. There are two main types of isomerism: structural isomerism and stereoisomerism. **Hint:** Remember that isomers have the same molecular formula but differ in structure or spatial arrangement. ### Step 2: Identify Types of Isomerism - **Structural Isomerism:** Different connectivity of ligands. - **Stereoisomerism:** Same connectivity but different spatial arrangements, which includes: - **Geometrical Isomerism:** Different arrangements of ligands in space (cis/trans). - **Optical Isomerism:** Non-superimposable mirror images. **Hint:** Distinguish between the types of isomerism to identify which complexes may exhibit them. ### Step 3: Analyze Each Option 1. **Ag(NH3)2:** - This complex has a linear structure and does not exhibit isomerism due to its symmetry. - **Conclusion:** Incorrect. 2. **Co(NO2)2(NH3)4:** - In this complex, if both NO2 ligands are adjacent, it is a cis isomer. If they are opposite, it is a trans isomer. - Both arrangements do not show optical isomerism due to symmetry but do show geometrical isomerism. - **Conclusion:** Correct. 3. **[CoCl2(en)2]:** - Ethylene diamine (en) is a bidentate ligand. The arrangement can lead to cis/trans forms, but without a trans isomer, we cannot classify it as cis. - **Conclusion:** Incorrect. 4. **[CoCl(NH3)5]:** - With only one chlorine ligand and five ammonia ligands, there is no possibility of isomerism due to lack of different arrangements. - **Conclusion:** Incorrect. ### Step 4: Final Conclusion Based on the analysis, the complex that exhibits isomerism is **Co(NO2)2(NH3)4**, which can exist in both cis and trans forms, demonstrating geometrical isomerism. **Final Answer:** The complex species that exhibits isomerism is **Co(NO2)2(NH3)4**. ---
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