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Which of the following can participate in linkage isomerismA. `NO_(2)^(-)`B. `H_(2) overset(..)(N) CH_(2)CH_(2)overset(..)(N) H_(2)`C. `H_(2)O`D. `: NH_(3)`

Answer» Correct Answer - A
`NO_(2)^(-)` may be bonded to metal through nitrogen ( nitro) or through oxygen (nitrito). Hence `NO_(2)^(-)` can participate in linkage isomerism.
`underset("pentaammino enitro cobalt (III) cobalt")([(NH_(3))_(5)CoNO_(2)]Cl_(2))` and `underset("Pentaammin enitrito cobalt (III) cobalt")([(NH_(3))_(5)CoONO]Cl_(2))`


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