Chapter 20, Problem 20.130CHP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The structure of all possible diastereoisomers of an octahedral complex with the formula $M{A}_2{B}_2{C}_2$ and has to be determined and also have to identify whether any of these can exist as enantiomers.

Concept introduction:

Stereoisomer: The same molecular formula but different with the arrangements of atoms around the metal ion. The Ligands are arranged differently in coordination compounds.

Diasteroisomers:

Stereoisomers which are not mirror images of each other can be termed as diastereoisomers.

It differs in physical properties such as melting point, solubility and refractive index.

Enantiomer:

It can have one carbon with four different substituents and have a non-superimposable mirror image.