Chapter 19, Problem 19.58QE

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

${{\text{[Co(NH}}_{\text{3}}{\text{)}}_{\text{4}}{\text{Br}}_{\text{2}}\text{]}}^{+}$) two possible octahedral isomers has to be drawn and why trigonal prism shape is not existence has to be shown.

Concept Introduction:

Geometric isomers:

The compounds, which are having same molecular formula but different in three-dimensional arrangements of atoms or groups are known as geometric isomers.

Enantiomers:

The set of isomers, which relatively mirror images is known as enantiomers.