Coordination Isomers
| Also Known As | Coordination isomers, ionisation isomers (related type), structural isomers (coordination chemistry) |
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What is Coordination Isomers?
Coordination isomers are isomers of coordination compounds in which the ligands are distributed differently between the cationic and anionic parts of the coordination complex. For example, [Co(NH₃)₆][Cr(CN)₆] and [Cr(NH₃)₆][Co(CN)₆] are coordination isomers of each other. They have the same molecular formula but different structures.
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Coordination isomers are isomers of coordination compounds in which the ligands are distributed differently between the cationic and anionic parts of the coordination complex. For example, [Co(NH₃)₆][Cr(CN)₆] and [Cr(NH₃)₆][Co(CN)₆] are coordination isomers of each other. They have the same molecular formula but different structures.
Coordination isomerism illustrates the structural diversity of coordination compounds and is important in understanding the selectivity of metal-ligand interactions. Distinguishing isomers is done by electronic spectroscopy, X-ray crystallography, and conductivity measurements (which ion is cationic…
Different coordination isomers of medicinal metal complexes may have different biological activities and toxicity profiles. In drug development, the specific isomer must be characterised and controlled. General lab safety applies for coordination compound synthesis.