Chapter 20, Problem 20.88SP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

From the given set of complexes, the complex that can exist as diastereoisomers should be identified.

Concept Introduction:

Isomerism: Two chemical compounds are said to be isomers if they have same number and kind of atoms but different only in their orientation that is structural arrangements.

There are different types of isomerism in which geometric is of one type where the rotation around the atom is restricted like in cis-trans configuration. This is also refereed as cis-trans isomerism.

• Structural isomers: Have same molecular formula but different bonding arrangements of atoms. It is classified into coordination isomer (occurs by exchanging a coordinated ligand and the counter-ions) and linkage isomers (ligand attached through different atoms to the metal).
• Stereoisomers: differ in their spatial arrangement of atoms.

Diastereoisomers: The stereo isomers of one compound which are not mirror images with each other are referred as diastereoisomers.