) Draw the geometrical structure of [Co(NH3)5NO2]2+ and [Co(NH3)5ONO]2+ , and write the name of each isomer.
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Both structures are show here.
https://pubs.rsc.org/-/content/articlepdf/2018/ra/c7ra11603a
To draw the geometrical structures of [Co(NH3)5NO2]2+ and [Co(NH3)5ONO]2+ , we need to understand the coordination number and the possible isomers.
First, let's analyze the coordination complex: [Co(NH3)5NO2]2+
The central metal ion is cobalt (Co) with a +2 charge. It is coordinated to five ammonia (NH3) ligands and one nitrite (NO2) ligand.
To draw the geometrical structure, we need to determine the coordination geometry. In this case, since there are six ligands, the most likely geometry is octahedral. In an octahedral geometry, the six ligands are arranged around the central metal in a symmetrical manner.
However, to determine the exact isomer, we need to consider the possible arrangements of the ligands. There are two possible isomers for a coordination complex with the formula [Co(NH3)5NO2]2+:
1. Cis-isomer: In this isomer, the two nitrite (NO2) ligands are adjacent to each other (cis means "on the same side"). The ammonia (NH3) ligands are on the remaining sides of the cobalt ion.
2. Trans-isomer: In this isomer, the two nitrite (NO2) ligands are opposite to each other (trans means "across"). The ammonia (NH3) ligands are also arranged opposite to each other.
To draw the geometrical structure, you can represent the cobalt ion as a central atom with the five ammonia (NH3) ligands surrounding it in three dimensions. Place the nitrite (NO2) ligand(s) accordingly, either adjacent or opposite to each other, based on the isomer.
Similarly, we can analyze the coordination complex: [Co(NH3)5ONO]2+
Here, the central metal ion is cobalt (Co) with a +2 charge. It is coordinated to five ammonia (NH3) ligands and one nitrito (ONO) ligand.
Again, since there are six ligands, the most likely geometry is octahedral. The possible isomers for [Co(NH3)5ONO]2+ are similar to the previous complex:
1. Cis-isomer: The two nitrito (ONO) ligands are adjacent to each other, while the ammonia (NH3) ligands are on the remaining sides of the cobalt ion.
2. Trans-isomer: The two nitrito (ONO) ligands are opposite to each other, and the ammonia (NH3) ligands are also arranged opposite to each other.
To draw the geometrical structure, represent the cobalt ion as a central atom with the five ammonia (NH3) ligands surrounding it in three dimensions. Then place the nitrito (ONO) ligand(s) accordingly, based on the isomer.
Finally, for the name of each isomer, it follows the general naming rules for coordination compounds. The cis-isomer is named cis-[Co(NH3)5NO2]2+ and cis-[Co(NH3)5ONO]2+. The trans-isomer is named trans-[Co(NH3)5NO2]2+ and trans-[Co(NH3)5ONO]2+.
Remember that the naming of coordination compounds also depends on the overall charge and any other ligands present.