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Which of the following ligands are capable of linkage isomerism? Explain your answer.$$\mathrm{SCN}^{-}, \mathrm{N}_{3}^{-}, \mathrm{NO}_{2}^{-}, \mathrm{NH}_{2} \mathrm{CH}_{2} \mathrm{CH}_{2} \mathrm{NH}_{2}, \mathrm{OCN}^{-}, \mathrm{I}^{-}$$
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