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In the reaction [CoCl 2 (NH 3 ) 4 ] + + Cl – → [CoCl3(NH 3 ) 3 ] + NH 3 only one isomer of product is obtained . Hence the initial complex must be??

In the reaction [CoCl2(NH3)4]+ + Cl →  [CoCl3(NH3)3] + NH3 only one isomer of product is obtained . Hence the initial complex must be??

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Naveen Kumar
askIITians Faculty 60 Points
9 years ago
In complex the two Cl should be trans to each other.
For complex having both Cl cis to each-other, two possible isomers cold be formed.
So the complex being octahedral and two Cl must be trans to each-other to have only one product.
See the image attached below:

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