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Which type of isomerism is exhibited by the coordination compound [Co(en)2Cl2]+ and what is the total number of possible isomers for this complex? Additionally, draw the structures for each isomer.

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The coordination compound [Co en 2Cl2]+ exhibits geometrical isomerism, specifically cis-trans  or syn-anti  isomerism. This type of isomerism occurs due to the different possible arrangements of the ligands around the central metal ion.In this complex, Co is the central metal ion, en  ethylenediamine  is a bidentate ligand, and Cl is a monodentate ligand. The coordination number of Co in this complex is 6.There are two possible geometrical isomers for this complex:1. cis-[Co en 2Cl2]+: In this isomer, the two Cl ligands are adjacent to each other  cis position . The two en ligands are also adjacent to each other.Structure:``       Cl        |        Co       /  \     en    en``2. trans-[Co en 2Cl2]+: In this isomer, the two Cl ligands are opposite to each other  trans position . The two en ligands are also opposite to each other.Structure:``       Cl        |        Co       /  \     en    en        \         Cl``So, there are a total of 2 possible geometrical isomers for the coordination compound [Co en 2Cl2]+.
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