Isomerism In Coordination Compounds
Chapter Name : Coordination Compounds |
Sub Topic Code : 102_12_09_04_03 |
Topic Name : Isomerism In Coordination Compounds |
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Sub Topic Name : Linkage Isomerism |
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Introduction
In organic chemistry, cis/trans isomerism (also known as geometric isomerism) is a form of stereoisomerism describing the relative orientation of functional groups within a molecule.
Pre-Requisites:
Isomerism In Coordination Compounds
Activity:
DNA.
Real Life Question:
What are isomers?
Key Words / FlashCards
| Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
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| Linkage isomerism | Linkage isomerism is the existence of coordination compounds that have the same composition differing with the connectivity of the metal to a ligand. |
Learning aids / Gadgets
| Gadgets | How it can be used |
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| Isomerization | Isomerization is the process by which one molecule is transformed into another molecule which has exactly the same atoms, but the atoms are rearranged. |
Real life uses :
Where the atoms making up the various isomers are joined up in a different order, this is known as structural isomerism.
Places to visit :
Chemistry laboratory.
Practical examples around us
| Examples | Explainations |
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| Propanol | It has the formula C3H8O (or C3H7OH) and occurs as two isomers: propan-1-ol (n-propyl alcohol; I) and propan-2-ol (isopropyl alcohol; II) |
What you learn in Theory:
Linkage isomerism is the existence of coordination compounds that have the same composition differing with the connectivity of the metal to a ligand.
What you learn in Practice:
Examples of linkage isomers are violet-colored [(NH3)5Co-SCN] 2+ and orange-colored [(NH3)5Co-NCS] 2+.