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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Inorganic: Coordination Compounds

Question:

Which pair of isomers illustrates the concept of ionisation isomers?

Options:

[Cr(SCN)(NH3)5]2+ and [Cr(NCS)(NH3)5]2+

[CoCl(NH3)5]SO4 and [Co(SO4)(NH3)5]Cl

cis [PtCl2(NH3)2] and trans [PtCl2(NH3)2]

(+) - [Co(en)3]3+ and (-) - [Co(en)3]3+

Correct Answer:

[CoCl(NH3)5]SO4 and [Co(SO4)(NH3)5]Cl

Explanation:

[CoCl(NH3)5]SO4 and [Co(SO4)(NH3)5]Cl are ionisation isomers as they give different ions in solution.

[CoCl(NH3)5]SO→ [CoCl(NH3)5]2+ + SO42- 

[Co(SO4)(NH3)5]Cl → [Co(SO4)(NH3)5]+ + Cl-