Question

What type of isomerism is shown in [co(nh3)5 (scn)]2+?

Answer 1

Linkage isomerism...

Answer 2

Answer : This isomers is a type of linkage isomerism.

Explanation :

Linkage isomerism : This type of isomers deals with the ligands having two potentially ligating atoms that are capable of bonding through one type of donor atom in the situation but a different donor atom in another complex.

In the given coordination compound, there are two ligands which are $NH_3$ (ammine) and $SCN$.

$SCN$ is a ligand that are capable of bonding through both the sides of the atom that means, $SCN$ can be linked through 'N' side or 'S' side.

If it is linked through 'N' side the ligand name will be, thiocyanato and it is linked through 'S' side the ligand name will be, iso-thiocyanato.

Hence, this isomers is a type of linkage isomerism.