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Chemistry Forums for Students => Inorganic Chemistry Forum => Topic started by: GuyFromSweden on March 25, 2018, 02:04:42 PM
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Hey!
I have a question regarding a question my supervisor have asked me. I have read everywhere but cannot find the answer to the following question.
You have a complex A, in which the central atom is Co(III) with ammonia ligands and chlorine ligands. The complex has 0 isomers. What does this mean from a ligand perspective and the distribution of them?
I guess he means that I have to know the numbers of respective ligands trying to attack the complex, am I correct?
Would be incredible to get some help on this matter.
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Zero isomers or no isomers? Never thought about it this way.
In general it sounds like the question is about the complex geometry - several ligands often mean geometric isomers.
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No, he specifically meant that there are no isomers present. This, in turn, should give me a hint on how many of the ammonia ligands there are and how many chlorine ligands there are.
As in I should be able to write the coordination compound formula, given the information... :(. I have 0 clue whatsoever.
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As I already suggested: google for metal complex geometric isomers.