Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
To determine whether the tetrahedral structure exhibits cis or trans isomerism.
Concept introduction:
The coordination compounds that exist with different arrangements of ligands are often termed as isomers. The formula is same, but the arrangement of atoms is different. Such compounds have different physical and chemical properties. Isomers are of two types; stereoisomer and geometric isomers. In geometric isomers, the ligands are adjacent to one another in the coordination sphere.
(b)
Interpretation:
To explain whether square planar structure exhibits cis or trans isomerism.
Concept introduction:
The coordination compounds that exist with different arrangements of ligands are often termed as isomers. The formula is same, but the arrangement of atoms is different. Such compounds have different physical and chemical properties. Isomers are of two types; stereoisomer and geometric isomers. In geometric isomers, the ligands are adjacent to one another in the coordination sphere.
(c)
Interpretation:
To explain whether linear structure exhibits cis or trans isomerism.
Concept introduction:
The coordination compounds that exist with different arrangements of ligands are often termed as isomers. The formula is same, but the arrangement of atoms is different. Such compounds have different physical and chemical properties. Isomers are of two types; stereoisomer and geometric isomers. In geometric isomers, the ligands are adjacent to one another in the coordination sphere.
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