Q27 / 90 · JEE Main 2022 (28 Jun Shift 2) · Chemistry

(a) CoCl3.4NH3,

(b) CoCl3·5NH3,

(c) CoCl3·6NH3 and

(d) CoClNO32·5NH3

Number of complex(es) which will exist in cis-trans form is/are

Correct answer: 1

Solution

Cis-trans isomerism is a type of geometrical isomerism.This type of isomerism occurs when there is a change in spatial arrangements of ligands. Cis and trans are the two terms used for representing the position of identical ligands when they are placed adjacent and opposite

(i) CoCl3.4NH3⇒CoNH34Cl2Cl, can exhibit cis-trans isomerism.

(ii) CoCl3.5NH3⇒CoNH35ClCl2,can't exhibit cis-trans  isomerism.

(iii) CoCl3.6NH3⇒CoNH36Cl3,can't exhibit cis-trans  isomerism.

(IV)

 CoClNO32.5NH3⇒CoNH35ClNO32 or CoNH35NO3Cl NO3

Both can't exhibit cis-trans  isomerism.

Hence. only one complex exhibits cis-trans isomerism

 

Hence, the correct answer is 1.

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