Which of the following complexes show linkage isomerism?
A. [CO(H20)5CO]3+
B. [Cr(NH3)5SCN]2+
C. [Fe(en)2Cl2]+
D. All of the above
Answer:B
Which of the following complexes show linkage isomerism?
A. [CO(H20)5CO]3+ B. [Cr(NH3)5SCN]2+ C. [Fe(en)2Cl2]+ D. All of the above
Explanation: Linkage isomerium is the existence of coordination compounds that have the same composition differing with the connectivity of the metal to a ligand. Typical ligands that give rise to linkage isomers are: thiocyanate, SCN – isothiocvanate, .NCS –