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Chapter 23: Q72P (page 1022)

Which of these ligands can participate in linkage isomerism?

(a) SCN-

(b)S2O32-(thiosulfate)

(c) HS-

Explain with Lewis structures.

Short Answer

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According to the Lewis theory HCN-and S2O32- can participate in linkage isomerism, while HS-cannot participate in linkage isomerism.

Step by step solution

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Concept Used – Lewis Theory and Linkage Isomerism

Linkage isomers appear when the structure of the complex ion is the same, but the donor atom which the ligand uses is different.

02

Lewis Structure explanation for SCN-

SCN-can take part in linkage isomerism.

03

Lewis Structure explanation for S2O32-

S2O32-can take part in linkage isomerism.

04

Lewis structure explanation for HS-

HS- can’t take part in linkage isomerism.

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