Multiple choice

Which of the following ligands do not show linkage isomerism? (1) SO32-
(2) NO2-
(3) EDTA4-
(4) C2O42-
(5) SCN-

  1. 1 and 5 only

  2. 2 and 3 only

  3. 3 and 4 only

  4. 3, 4 and 5 only

  5. 2, 3 and 4 only
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Linkage isomerism is only shown by ambidentate ligands. EDTA4- (hexadentate ligand), is not a ambidentate ligand. Hence, it will not show linkage isomerism. C2O42- (bidentate ligand) is not a ambidentate ligand. Hence, it will not show linkage isomerism.

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