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[Co(NH₃)5(SCN)]^{2+ has the ambidentate ligand SCN^-, which can bind via S or N, showing linkage isomerism. This follows from NCERT principle where relation explains outcome clearly for students.
Ref: NCERT Chemistry Textbook for Class XI and XII, Chapter: Some Basic Concepts, Structure of Atom, Periodicity and relevant Chemistry topic, Topic: Mole concept and periodic trends.
SCN− is ambidentate, binding via S (thiocyanato) or N (isothiocyanato), allowing linkage isomerism when replaced or reoriented.
Ref: NCERT Class 12 Chemistry > Chapter 5: Coordination Compounds > Topic: Isomerism - Optical Isomerism and Linkage Ionisation Solvate
Linkage isomerism occurs with ambidentate ligands like NO₂−, which can bind via N or O. [Co(NH₃)5NO₂]2+ can form [Co(NH₃)5ONO]2+, showing linkage isomerism.
Ref: NCERT Class 12 Chemistry > Chapter 5: Coordination Compounds > Topic: Isomerism - Optical Isomerism and Linkage Ionisation Solvate
These differ by the binding atom of NO₂− (N in nitro vs. O in nitrito), exhibiting linkage isomerism.
Ref: NCERT Class 12 Chemistry > Chapter 5: Coordination Compounds > Topic: Isomerism - Optical Isomerism and Linkage Ionisation Solvate
CN− binds via C or N, showing linkage isomerism.
Ref: NCERT Class 12 Chemistry > Chapter 5: Coordination Compounds > Topic: Isomerism - Optical Isomerism and Linkage Ionisation Solvate
SCN− is ambidentate, binding via S or N.
Ref: NCERT Class 12 Chemistry > Chapter 5: Coordination Compounds > Topic: Isomerism - Optical Isomerism and Linkage Ionisation Solvate
SCN− binds via S or N, showing linkage isomerism.
Ref: NCERT Class 12 Chemistry > Chapter 5: Coordination Compounds > Topic: Isomerism - Optical Isomerism and Linkage Ionisation Solvate
Binding through N vs O of NO₂− shows linkage isomerism.
Ref: NCERT Class 12 Chemistry > Chapter 5: Coordination Compounds > Topic: Isomerism - Optical Isomerism and Linkage Ionisation Solvate
