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Which type of isomerism involves different arrangements of the same bonds around the central metal atom?
Which type of isomerism involves different arrangements of the same bonds around the central metal atom?
- Optical isomerism
- Geometric isomerism
- Structural isomerism
- Stereoisomerism (correct)
What is the primary characteristic of ionisation isomers in coordination compounds?
What is the primary characteristic of ionisation isomers in coordination compounds?
- Different spatial arrangements of ligands
- Different ligands attached to the metal ion
- Same connectivity but different bonding
- Different ions formed in solution (correct)
In geometric isomerism, which configuration is characterized by two identical ligands being adjacent to each other?
In geometric isomerism, which configuration is characterized by two identical ligands being adjacent to each other?
- Trans configuration
- Cis configuration (correct)
- Facial configuration
- Optical configuration
Which type of isomerism occurs due to the spatial arrangement of non-superimposable mirror images?
Which type of isomerism occurs due to the spatial arrangement of non-superimposable mirror images?
Facial and meridional isomers are types of which isomerism?
Facial and meridional isomers are types of which isomerism?
What is indicated by coordination isomerism in transition metal complexes?
What is indicated by coordination isomerism in transition metal complexes?
What defines a trans isomer in coordination compounds?
What defines a trans isomer in coordination compounds?
Which of the following options reflects a misconception about structural isomers?
Which of the following options reflects a misconception about structural isomers?
What characterizes fac and mer isomerism in octahedral complexes with six ligands?
What characterizes fac and mer isomerism in octahedral complexes with six ligands?
Which statement is true about optical isomers?
Which statement is true about optical isomers?
How do geometric isomers, such as cis and trans, differ in coordination complexes?
How do geometric isomers, such as cis and trans, differ in coordination complexes?
Which type of isomerism allows for different coordination spheres in complexes formed from the same reactants?
Which type of isomerism allows for different coordination spheres in complexes formed from the same reactants?
What role do partially filled d-orbitals play in transition metal compounds' color?
What role do partially filled d-orbitals play in transition metal compounds' color?
What distinguishes ionisation isomers from other types of isomers in coordination complexes?
What distinguishes ionisation isomers from other types of isomers in coordination complexes?
Which geometric arrangement describes cis/trans isomers?
Which geometric arrangement describes cis/trans isomers?
In optical isomerism, what characteristic do the enantiomers possess?
In optical isomerism, what characteristic do the enantiomers possess?
Facial and meridional isomerism occurs in which type of coordination geometry?
Facial and meridional isomerism occurs in which type of coordination geometry?
What defines coordination isomerism in a complex?
What defines coordination isomerism in a complex?
Which type of ligands can lead to complex isomerism due to their structural flexibility?
Which type of ligands can lead to complex isomerism due to their structural flexibility?
Which of the following statements regarding color and magnetism in coordination complexes is accurate?
Which of the following statements regarding color and magnetism in coordination complexes is accurate?
Which coordination arrangement involves ligands in a total of three positions around a metal center?
Which coordination arrangement involves ligands in a total of three positions around a metal center?
Why do certain transition metal complexes exhibit different colors?
Why do certain transition metal complexes exhibit different colors?
Which statement accurately defines meridional isomerism in octahedral complexes?
Which statement accurately defines meridional isomerism in octahedral complexes?
What is linkage isomerism in coordination compounds?
What is linkage isomerism in coordination compounds?
Which of the following best describes cis and trans isomers?
Which of the following best describes cis and trans isomers?
What characterizes optical isomers in coordination complexes?
What characterizes optical isomers in coordination complexes?
Which statement correctly describes facial (fac) and meridional (mer) isomerism?
Which statement correctly describes facial (fac) and meridional (mer) isomerism?
What is a defining feature of coordination isomerism?
What is a defining feature of coordination isomerism?
What type of isomerism occurs when different ligands are bonded to the same metal center in a coordination complex?
What type of isomerism occurs when different ligands are bonded to the same metal center in a coordination complex?
Which of the following is an example of a hydration isomer?
Which of the following is an example of a hydration isomer?
Which geometrical arrangement does NOT represent a form of facial or meridional isomerism in coordination complexes?
Which geometrical arrangement does NOT represent a form of facial or meridional isomerism in coordination complexes?
In which scenario would you encounter ionization isomerism?
In which scenario would you encounter ionization isomerism?
In terms of geometric isomers, which option represents a correct distinction between cis and trans forms?
In terms of geometric isomers, which option represents a correct distinction between cis and trans forms?
Which of the following statements about the cisplatin drug is true?
Which of the following statements about the cisplatin drug is true?
What can be said about fac and mer isomers regarding their structure?
What can be said about fac and mer isomers regarding their structure?
Which type of isomerism requires the presence of non-superimposable mirror images?
Which type of isomerism requires the presence of non-superimposable mirror images?
In geometric isomers, which configuration indicates that identical ligands are adjacent?
In geometric isomers, which configuration indicates that identical ligands are adjacent?
Which of the following describes a characteristic feature of optical isomers?
Which of the following describes a characteristic feature of optical isomers?
What distinguishes a linkage isomer from other types of isomers in coordination complexes?
What distinguishes a linkage isomer from other types of isomers in coordination complexes?
In coordination chemistry, what is primarily involved in structural isomerism?
In coordination chemistry, what is primarily involved in structural isomerism?
Which pair of coordination isomers can typically exist for a metal complex with two different types of ligands?
Which pair of coordination isomers can typically exist for a metal complex with two different types of ligands?
Which concept relates to the separation of ligands around a metal complex, leading to three-dimensional geometric variations?
Which concept relates to the separation of ligands around a metal complex, leading to three-dimensional geometric variations?
What is the primary significance of Crystal Field Theory in relation to transition metal coordination complexes?
What is the primary significance of Crystal Field Theory in relation to transition metal coordination complexes?
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Study Notes
Isomers in Coordination Chemistry
- In the early days of coordination chemistry, scientists were puzzled by the existence of compounds with the same formula but different properties.
- Alfred Werner was one of the first to recognize that these different properties were due to different structural arrangements, or isomers.
- Werner's work was focused on cobalt and platinum complexes.
Types of Isomers
- There are two main types of isomerism in coordination compounds: structural isomers and stereoisomers.
- Structural Isomers have different bonds between the central metal atom and the ligands.
- Stereoisomers have the same bonds between the metal and the ligands, but the ligands are arranged differently in space around the metal ion.
Structural Isomerism
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Linkage Isomerism:
- A single ligand has two or more donor atoms and can attach to the metal in more than one way.
- Example: The thiocyanate ion (SCN-) can bind to a metal through either the sulfur (S) or nitrogen (N) atom.
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Hydration Isomers:
- Involve the exchange of ligands in the coordination complex with counter-ions and water molecules.
- Water can swap places with a ligand in the complex.
- Example: [CrCl2(OH2)4]Clâ–ª2H2O and [CrCl(OH2)5]Cl2â–ªH2O.
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Ionization Isomers:
- Occur when anionic ligands exchange places with counter anions.
- Example: [PtCl2(NH3)4]I2 and [PtI2(NH3)4]Cl2.
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Coordination Isomerism:
- Happens when both a complex cation and anion are present.
- This allows for multiple combinations of ligands coordinated to the two metal centers.
- Example: [Co(bpy)3][Fe(CN)6] and [Co(bpy)2(CN)2][Fe(bpy)(CN)4]
Stereoisomerism
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Geometric Isomers:
- Similar to cis/trans isomerism in organic chemistry.
- Cis-isomers: The identical ligands are next to each other.
- Trans-isomers: The identical ligands are on opposite sides of the metal center.
- Example: The anticancer drug cisplatin (cis-[PtCl2(NH3)2]) is effective because of its cis geometry. Trans-[PtCl2(NH3)2] is not active.
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Fac/Mer Isomerism:
- Occurs in octahedral complexes with three ligands of one type and three of another.
- Facial (fac) isomers: The identical ligands are all adjacent to each other, occupying a face of the octahedron.
- Meridional (mer) isomers: The identical ligands lie around a meridian of the complex, with two ligands on opposite sides and one adjacent to the other two.
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Optical Isomerism:
- Occurs when a complex is chiral, meaning it has a non-superimposable mirror image.
- Most commonly seen when there is more than one bidentate ligand in the complex.
- Similar to optical isomerism in organic chemistry.
Crystal Field Theory
- Crystal Field Theory helps to explain the bonding, color, and magnetic properties of transition metal complexes.
- It focuses on the interactions between the metal d-orbitals and the ligands surrounding the metal ion.
- The ligands create an electrostatic field that splits the five d-orbitals into two energy levels:
- eg: Higher energy orbitals (dz2 and dx2-y2)
- t2g: Lower energy orbitals (dxy, dxz, and dyz)
- The energy difference between the eg and t2g levels is called Δoct (or Δo) and depends on the nature of the ligands and the metal ion.
- This splitting of d-orbitals can lead to the absorption of visible light, resulting in the color of the complex.
- The number of unpaired electrons in the d-orbitals determines the magnetic properties of the complex.
- If there are unpaired electrons, the complex will be paramagnetic and attracted to a magnetic field.
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