Chapter 24, Problem 61IAE

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

All possible isomers of $\left[\text{Co}{\left(\text{gly}\right)}_{\text{3}}\right]$ and $[{\text{Co(gly)}}_2{\text{Cl(NH}}_3)]$ should be determined.

Concept introduction:

Isomers are formed by the combination of metal ions and ligands which form different structure but havethe same formula. The different types of isomers are geometric and stereoisomers. Geometric isomers are those in which the ligands are on adjacent sides of the metal iontermed as cis, while the ligands which are on the opposite side of the metal ion are termed as the trans isomer.