Consider the following reaction and statements: [Co(NH3)4Br2]+ + Br¯ → [Co(NH3)3Br3] + NH3 (I) Two isomers are produced if the reactant complex ion is a cis-isomer. (II) Two isomers are produced if the reactant complex ion is a trans-isomer. (III) Only one isomer is produced if the reactant complex ion is a trans-isomer. (IV) Only one isomer is produced if the reactant complex ion is a cis-isomer. The correct statements are:

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Isomerism in Coordination Compounds

Question

Consider the following reaction and statements:

[Co(NH₃)4Br₂]⁺ + Br¯ → [Co(NH₃)₃Br₃] + NH₃

(I) Two isomers are produced if the reactant complex ion is a cis-isomer.

(II) Two isomers are produced if the reactant complex ion is a trans-isomer.

(III) Only one isomer is produced if the reactant complex ion is a trans-isomer.

(IV) Only one isomer is produced if the reactant complex ion is a cis-isomer.

The correct statements are:

(II) and (IV)

(I) and (II)

(III) and (IV)

(I) and (III)

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[Co(NH₃)₄Br₂]+ + Br¯ → [Co(NH₃)₃Br₃] + NH₃