Practice Linkage Isomerism - 5.4.3 | 5. Coordination Compounds | CBSE Grade 12 Chemistry Part 1
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Question 1

Easy

What is linkage isomerism?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how a ligand can attach to a metal in more than one way.

Question 2

Easy

Give an example of an ambidentate ligand.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider ligands that can bind through different atoms.

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Question 1

What defines linkage isomerism?

  • A change in geometric arrangement
  • Different attachment sites of ligands
  • Variations in ligand size

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how ligands can interact with the metal in more than one way.

Question 2

True or False: Linkage isomerism can occur only with unidentate ligands.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the definitions of ligands and their bonding capabilities.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given the complex [Co(NH3)5(NO2)], what potential linkage isomers can be formed and how would these isomers behave in a reaction with silver nitrate?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how the bonding site affects the interaction with other reagents.

Question 2

Discuss how linkage isomerism in coordination compounds could affect therapeutic drug design involving platinum complexes.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how different structures may influence biological interactions.

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