Isomers whose ligands can bind directly to a metal or be outside the lattice are called ________.
A)linkage isomers
B)rotational isomers
C)coordination sphere isomers
D)geometric isomers
E)optical isomers

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Coordination sphere isomers occur when the same ligands are present in a compound but differ by whether a particular ligand is directly bonded to the metal or is present outside the coordination sphere, in the lattice.

Isomers Whose Ligands Can Bind Directly to a Metal or Be