Question

Question #4fe0e

Answer 1

No, `NH_3` does not show linkage isomerism.

Explanation:

Linkage isomerism occurs when a ligand in a coordination compound can connect to the metal in two or more different ways.

An example of this is `NO_2` which can connect to the metal via the oxygen atom or the nitrogen atom:

Linkage isomerism usually occurs when there is more than one electronegative atom in a ligand. Since the metal centre is positively charged, both electronegative atoms can form electrostatic attraction with the metal centre.

Since `NH_3` only has one electronegative atom (nitrogen), and the electropositive hydrogen is not attracted to the positive metal centre, it does not show linkage isomerism.