Isomerism in Transition Metal Complexes

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Isomerism in Transition Metal Complexes: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as, Stereoisomerism, Geometrical Isomerism, Geometrical Isomerism with Two Different Unidentate Ligands & Structures of Geometrical and Optical Isomers etc.

Important Questions on Isomerism in Transition Metal Complexes

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Square planar complexes do not show optical isomerism.

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Tetrahedral complexes with chiral structure exhibit optical isomerism.

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Draw the different geometrical forms for a particular complex in octahedral geometry.

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Draw the structure of cis isomers of diamminedichloroplatinum II.

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Give the enantiomers of [CoBr2(en)2]+.

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The number of geometrical isomers of [Pt(NH3)2Cl2].

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Draw cis and trans geometrical isomers of dichlorobromo iodo palladium (II) ion.