Question

Consider the following reaction and choose the correct statements :
$[CO(N{H}_3{)}_{4}B{r}_2{]}^{+}+B{r}^{-}->[CO(N{H}_3{)}_{3}B{r}_3]+N{H}_3$
(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)