Chapter 24, Problem 43IAE

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The difference in reactivity of oxalate ion during displacement reaction with the cis and trans isomer of complex ${{\text{[CoCl}}_{\text{2}}{\text{(en)}}_{\text{2}}\text{]}}^{\text{+}}$ needs to be explained.

Concept introduction:

The geometric isomers are depicted as cis and trans isomer, where the ligands are adjacent to each other in cis conformation, and they are opposite to each other in trans conformation.