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Q.

Which complex is likely to show optical isomerism?

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a

Trans[CoIII(NH3)2(en)2]3+

b

[CrIII(H2O)6]3+

c

Trans[CoIIICl2(NH3)4]+

d

Cis[CoIII(NH3)2(en)2]3+

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

(i) [CoIII(NH3)2(en)2]3+  exhibit geometrical isomerism, but trans form is optically inactive and cis form is optically active.
(ii) Both cis and trans forms of  [CoIIICl2(NH3)4]+ are optically inactive
(iii) [CrIII(H2O)6]3+   does not exhibit both geometrical and optical isomerism

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