NEET 2026
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NEET 2026 · Chemistry · Chapter
Observe the different pairs of isomeric coordination compounds...
Observe the different pairs of isomeric coordination compounds described in List I. Match List I with the correct type of structural isomerism they represent in List II.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
| List I | List II | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 1 | Ionization isomerism | |
| B | 2 | Coordination isomerism | |
| C | 3 | Linkage isomerism | |
| D | 4 | Solvate isomerism |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Options
- AA-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
- BA-2, B-4, C-1, D-3
- CA-3, B-1, C-4, D-2
- DA-4, B-3, C-2, D-1
Correct answer
A. A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
Step-by-step solution
In pair A, the ligand is an ambidentate ligand which can bind through either nitrogen or oxygen. This represents linkage isomerism. (A 3)
In pair B, the complexes differ in the number of water molecules present as ligands inside the coordination sphere and as water of crystallization outside. This represents solvate (or hydrate) isomerism. (B 4)
In pair C, the counter ion and a ligand exchange places, producing different ions in solution ( vs ). This represents ionization isomerism. (C 1)
In pair D, there is an interchange of ligands between the cationic and anionic coordination entities. This represents coordination isomerism. (D 2)
The correct matching is A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2.
Answer: A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
In pair B, the complexes differ in the number of water molecules present as ligands inside the coordination sphere and as water of crystallization outside. This represents solvate (or hydrate) isomerism. (B 4)
In pair C, the counter ion and a ligand exchange places, producing different ions in solution ( vs ). This represents ionization isomerism. (C 1)
In pair D, there is an interchange of ligands between the cationic and anionic coordination entities. This represents coordination isomerism. (D 2)
The correct matching is A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2.
Answer: A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2