Medium MCQ +4 / -1 PYQ · JEE Mains 2020

The one that is not expected to show isomerism is :

  1. A [Pt(NH<sub>3</sub>)<sub>2</sub>Cl<sub>2</sub>]
  2. B [Ni(NH<sub>3</sub>)<sub>4</sub>(H<sub>2</sub>O)<sub>2</sub>]<sup>2+</sup>
  3. C [Ni(en)<sub>3</sub>]<sup>2+</sup>
  4. D [Ni(NH<sub>3</sub>)<sub>2</sub>Cl<sub>2</sub>] Correct answer

Solution

[Pt(NH<sub>3</sub>)<sub>2</sub>Cl<sub>2</sub>] is dsp<sup>2</sup> hybridisation and shows geometrical isomerism. <br><br>[Ni(NH<sub>3</sub>)<sub>4</sub>(H<sub>2</sub>O)<sub>2</sub>]<sup>2+</sup> is Octahedral, show geometrical isomerism. <br><br>[Ni(en)<sub>3</sub>]<sup>2+</sup> is Octahedral and shows optical isomerism. <br><br>[Ni(NH<sub>3</sub>)<sub>2</sub>Cl<sub>2</sub>] is sp<sup>3</sup> hybridisation and tetrahedral complex, therefore does not show geometrical and optical isomerism and structural isomerism. <br><br>

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Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: Coordination Compounds · Topic: Ligands and Coordination Number

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