Which type of isomerism arises when two ligands can bind through diffe…

Question

Which type of isomerism arises when two ligands can bind through different donor atoms (e.g., NO2⁻ via N vs O)?

Accepted Answer

B. LINKAGE isomerism

Linkage isomerism arises from ambidentate ligands (those with multiple donor atoms).
E.g., NO2⁻ can bind via N (nitro) or O (nitrito).
**Other examples:** SCN⁻ via S or N, CN⁻ via C or N.

Answer

Optical

Answer

Ionization

Answer

Geometric (cis-trans)

Which type of isomerism arises when two ligands can bind through different donor atoms (e.g., NO2⁻ via N vs O)?

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