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The type of isomerism shown by the complex is
Ionization isomerism
Coordination isomerism
Geometrical isomerism
Linkage isomerism
To solve this problem, we need to identify the type of isomerism exhibited by the complex The complex consists of a cobalt ion coordinated with two chloride ions and two ethylenediamine (en) ligands.Ethylenediamine is a bidentate ligand, meaning it can form two bonds with the central metal ion.Let's analyze the possible types of isomerism:Ionization isomerism occurs when the counter ions outside the coordination sphere can be exchanged with ligands inside the sphere.Coordination isomerism occurs in complexes with more than one type of metal ion, where ligands can be exchanged between the metal centers.Geometrical isomerism occurs due to different spatial arrangements of ligands around the central metal ion, typically in square planar or octahedral complexes.Linkage isomerism occurs when a ligand can coordinate to the metal in different ways, such as through different donor atoms.In the complex the cobalt ion is in an octahedral environment with two bidentate en ligands and two chloride ions.This arrangement allows for geometrical isomerism, specifically cis-trans isomerism.• In the cis isomer, the two chloride ions are adjacent to each other.• In the trans isomer, the two chloride ions are opposite each other.Therefore, the type of isomerism shown by the complex is geometrical isomerism.This corresponds to Option 3.
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