From the following pairs of coordination complexes, identify the one that is a pair of coordination isomers (aka ionization isomers). a. Na2[NiBr2Cl2] and K2[NiBr2Cl2] b. [Ni (NH3) 3Br]Cl and [Ni (NH3) 3Cl]Br c. [Ni (NH3) 3 (H2O) ]SO4 and [Ni (NH3) 2 (H2O) 2]SO4

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Keagan Carrillo

23 September, 23:16

From the following pairs of coordination complexes, identify the one that is a pair of coordination isomers (aka ionization isomers). a. Na2[NiBr2Cl2] and K2[NiBr2Cl2] b. [Ni (NH3) 3Br]Cl and [Ni (NH3) 3Cl]Br c. [Ni (NH3) 3 (H2O) ]SO4 and [Ni (NH3) 2 (H2O) 2]SO4

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b. [Ni (NH3) 3Br]Cl and [Ni (NH3) 3Cl]Br are a pair of ionization isomers.

Explanation:

Ionization isomers are those coordination compounds which produce different cations and anions in solutions.

Example: [Ni (NH3) 3Br]Cl produces Cl - anion in the solution while [Ni (NH3) 3Cl]Br produces Br - anion in the solution and hence [Ni (NH3) 3Br]Cl [Ni (NH3) 3Cl]Br are a pair of ionization isomers.