Give evidence that [Co(NH 3 ) 5 Cl]SO 4 and [Co(NH 3 ) 5 (SO 4 )]Cl are ionisation isomers.

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Philoid · Accepted Answer

These compounds give different ions in aqueous solution. This can be tested by using AgNO₃ solution and BaCl₂

[Co(NH₃)₅Cl]SO_4(aq) + BaCl_2(aq) → BaSO_4(ppt)

[Co(NH₃)₅Cl]SO_4(aq) + AgNO_3(aq) → no reaction

[Co(NH₃)₅(SO₄)]Cl_(aq) + BaCl_2(aq) → no reaction

[Co(NH₃)₅(SO₄)]Cl_(aq) + AgNO_3(aq) → AgCl_(ppt)

Hence they give different precipitates with different solutions. Thus they are ionisation isomers.

Give evidence that [Co(NH3)5Cl]SO4 and [Co(NH3)5(SO4)]Cl are ionisation isomers.