Draw the structures of geometrical isomers of the following coordination complexes:
[Co(NH3)3Cl3] and [CoCl2(en)2+]
(en = ethylene diamine and atomic number of Co is 27).
(i) Since we assuming ∧0 > P thus, ligand is weak field ligand therefore it does not caused pairing.
(ii) Electronic configuration is t32g, e1g because ligand is weak.
(iii) ligand is three didendate ligand therefore it contribute six electron thus it hybirdization is sp3d2
(i) Explain geometrical isomerism with reference to square planar complexes giving one example. How is tetrahedral complexes with simple ligands do not exhibit geometrical isomerism?
(ii) Using valence bond theory, predict the shape and magnetism (paramagnetism) or diamagnetism of [Co(CO)4]– (at. no. of Co = 27)?
(iii) How is stability of coordination compounds determined in aqueous solution?