Question

Consider the following reaction and choose the correct statements :
$ [CO(NH_3)_4Br_2]^{+ } + Br^{-} -> [CO(NH_3)_3Br_3] + NH_3 $
(I) Two isomers are produced if the reactant complex ion is a cis-isomer.
(II) Two isomers are produced if the reactant complex ion is a trans-isomer.
(III) Only one isomer is produced if the reactant complex ion is a trans-isomer.
(IV) Only one isomers is produced if the reactant complex ion is a cis-isomer.

• A. (I) and (II)
• B. (I) and (III)
• C. (III) and (IV)
• D. (II) and (IV)

Answer 1

Answer: (B)