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\(\mathrm{[Co(NH_3)_5(SO_4)]Br}\) and \(\mathrm{[Co(NH_3)_5Br]SO_4}\) are examples of

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[Co(NH3)5(SO4)]Br\mathrm{[Co(NH_3)_5(SO_4)]Br} and [Co(NH3)5Br]SO4\mathrm{[Co(NH_3)_5Br]SO_4} are examples of
  1. Coordination isomers
  2. Optical isomers
  3. Linkage isomers
  4. Ionization isomers

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Correct answer: D - Ionization isomers
The two compounds swap which ion is coordinated and which is the counter-ion (sulfate vs bromide), giving different ions in solution: ionization isomers.

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