BITSAT Chemistry Question (2024) — Solution

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The chemical formula of nitropenta ammine chromium(III) chloride is: [ Cr ( NH _3 )_5 ( NO _2 ) ] Cl _2 It can exist in following two structures [ Cr ( NH _3 )_5 ( NO _2 ) ] Cl _2 and Pentaamminenitrochromium (III) chloride [ Cr ( NH _3 )_5 ONO ] Cl _2 Pentaamminenitritochromium (III) chloride Therefore, the type of isomerism found in this compound is linkage isomerism as NO _2 group is linked through N as - NO _2 or through O as ONO.