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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Inorganic: Coordination Compounds

Question:

Which type of isomerism is exhibited by [Co(H2O)6]Cl3 and [Co(H2O)4Cl2]Cl.2H2O?

Options:

Ionisation isomerism

Linkage isomerism

Hydrate isomerism

Co-ordination isomerism

Correct Answer:

Hydrate isomerism

Explanation:

Compounds which have same composition but differ in the number of water molecule as ligands and as molecules of hydration are called hydrate isomers.

 [Co(H2O)6]Cl3 and [Co(H2O)4Cl2]Cl.2H2O shows hydrate isomerism.