24.3 stereoisomerism in complex ions

Question 1

what isomerism do complex ions show?

Answer 1

cis-trans
optical

Question 2

which shaped complex ions does cis-trans occur in?

Answer 2

octahedral
square planar

Question 3

what is cis isomerism in a square planar ion?

Answer 3

the two identical ligands are found adjacent to each other

Question 4

what is trans isomerism in an square planar ion?

Answer 4

the two identical ligands are found opposite to each other

Question 5

what is cis isomerism in a monodentate octahedral ion?

Answer 5

the two identical ligands are found adjacent to each other

Question 6

what is trans isomerism in a monodentate octahedral ion?

Answer 6

the two identical ligands are found opposite to each other

Question 7

what is cis isomerism in a bidentate octahedral ion?

Answer 7

the two identical ligands are found adjacent to each other

Question 8

what is trans isomerism in a bidentate octahedral ion?

Answer 8

the two identical ligands are found opposite to each other

Question 9

what are the conditions for optical isomerism?

Answer 9

• octahedral complex
• contains 2 or more bidentate ligands