Chapter 9, Problem 9C.13E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The coordination compounds that exhibit cis and trans isomer has to be identified.

Concept Introduction:

Isomers:

The compounds with same molecular formula but differ in the arrangement of the atom are said to be isomers.

Stereo isomers:

Stereo isomers are the isomers that have same molecular formula but differ in spatial arrangement of atoms.  Stereo isomers can be sub divided into two groups,

• Optical isomers
• Geometrical isomers

Geometric isomers:

If there is restricted rotation in a molecule there arise geometric isomerism.  Geometric isomers are also known as Cis- trans isomerism.

• If the two atoms locked in same side of the molecule then it is called as cis isomers.
• If the two atoms locked in opposite side of the molecule then it is called as trans isomers.