Which of the Following Compounds Can Exhibit Fac-Mer Isomerism

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following compounds can exhibit fac-mer isomerism?

• A) [Cu(CO)₅I]⁺
• B) [Fe(H₂O)₃(CO)₃]³⁺
• C) [Ni(CO)₅NO₂]²⁺
• D) [V(NH₃)₂(H₂O)₄]²⁺
• E) [Cr(H₂O)₄Br₂]⁺

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