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In linkage isomerism, how do the spatial arrangements of ligands around the metal center change?

Options

  1. AThe spatial arrangement remains the same.
  2. BThe spatial arrangement varies depending on the ligand.
  3. CThe spatial arrangement flips completely.
  4. DThe spatial arrangement is reversed.

Correct answer

C. The spatial arrangement flips completely.

Step-by-step solution

Linkage isomerism involves a complete flip or inversion in the spatial arrangement of ligands around the metal center.

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