Questions on Isomerism

Which of the following types of isomerism is commonly found in square planar complexes?

• Optical isomerism

• Linkage isomerism

• Geometrical isomerism

• Ionization isomerism

Which of the following complexes can exhibit optical isomerism?

• [Pt(NH₃)₂Cl₂]

• [Co(en)₃]³⁺

• [Ni(CN)₄]²⁻

• [Fe(CO)₅]

Which type of isomerism is observed in the pair [Co(NH₃)₅ONO]²⁺ and [Co(NH₃)₅NO₂]²⁺?

• Geometrical isomerism

• Linkage isomerism

• Optical isomerism

• Hydrate isomerism

What is the isomerism called when two different ligands can attach to the central metal ion through different atoms?

• Coordination isomerism

• Linkage isomerism

• Geometrical isomerism

• Optical isomerism

Which of the following isomers differ only in the spatial arrangement of ligands around the central metal atom?

• Structural isomers

• Ionization isomers

• Geometrical isomers

• Linkage isomers

Which of the following can exhibit hydrate isomerism?

• [Cr(H₂O)₆]Cl₃

• [Co(NH₃)₆]Cl₃

• [Cr(H₂O)₅Cl]Cl₂·H₂O

• [Fe(CO)₅]