For the complex ion [Rh(NCS)₂(NH₃)₄]⁺ , how many different isomers of all types are possible? A) 2 B) 3 C) 4 D) 6 E) 8

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The complex ion [Rh(NCS)₂(NH₃)₄]⁺ has two NCS ligands and four NH₃ ligands. The NCS ligands can be arranged in a cis or trans configuration, and the NH₃ ligands can be arranged in a cis or trans configuration. This gives a total of 2 x 2 = 4 possible isomers.

For the Complex Ion [Rh(NCS)2(NH3)4]+ , How Many Different Isomers

For the Complex Ion [Rh(NCS)₂(NH₃)₄]⁺ , How Many Different Isomers