Consider the following reaction and statements: [Co(NH3)4Br2]+ + Br- $\to$ [Co(NH3)3Br3] + NH3 (I) Two isomers are produced if the reactant complex ion is a cis-isomer (II) Two isomers are produced if the reactant complex ion is a trans-isomer (III) Only one isomer is produced if the reactant complex ion is a trans-isomer (IV) Only one isomer is produced if the reactant complex ion is a cis

Question

Consider the following reaction and statements:
[Co(NH₃)₄Br₂]⁺ + Br^- $\to$ [Co(NH₃)₃Br₃] + NH₃
(I) Two isomers are produced if the reactant complex ion is a cis-isomer
(II) Two isomers are produced if the reactant complex ion is a trans-isomer
(III) Only one isomer is produced if the reactant complex ion is a trans-isomer
(IV) Only one isomer is produced if the reactant complex ion is a cis – isomer
The correct statements are

(II) and (IV)

(I) and (II)

(I) and (III)

(III) and (IV)

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