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The possible number of isomers (both striuctural and stereo) for the complex [MBr2Cl2]SO4 is
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Options:
  • A 2
  • B 4
  • C 5
  • D 7
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 5
The complex ion [MBr2Cl2]2+ shows geometrical isomerism.
The geometrical isomers are
(i) cis- [MBr2Cl2]SO4
(ii) trans- [MBr2Cl2]SO4
The compound also shows ionization isomerism. The ionization isomers are
(i) [MBr2(SO4)]Cl2
(ii) [MCl2(SO4)]Br2
(iii) [MBrCl(SO4)]BrCl
Thus, a total of five isomers are formed.

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