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What is linkage isomerism? Explain with an example

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This type of isomers arises when an ambidentate ligand is bonded to the central metal atom/ ion through either of its two different donor atoms. For examples – [CO(NH3)5ONO]Cl2 (Pentaammine nitrito cobalt (III) chloride) – O – attached. (Red in colour). [CO(NH3)5NO2]Cl2 (Pentaammine nitro cobalt (III) chloride) – N – attached (Yellow-brown in colour).



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