The cis isomer of tetraamminedichlorocobalt(III) bromide appears red while the trans isomer appears green. a) Write the formula for this compound. b) Draw the cis and trans isomers of this compound. c) Does this compound have a coordination isomer? Explain your answer in 1-2 sentences. d) Does this compound have a linkage isomer? Explain your answer in 1-2 sentences.
The cis isomer of tetraamminedichlorocobalt(III) bromide appears red while the trans isomer appears green.
a) Write the formula for this compound.
b) Draw the cis and trans isomers of this compound.
c) Does this compound have a coordination isomer? Explain your answer in 1-2 sentences.
d) Does this compound have a linkage isomer? Explain your answer in 1-2 sentences.
e) Does this compound have an optical isomer? Explain your answer in 1-2 sentences.
f) Draw an energy diagram showing the d electrons of the cobalt atom in this compound (assume it is low-spin).
g) Based on their colors, which isomer (cis or trans) has a larger crystal field splitting? Explain your answer in 1-2 sentences.
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