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Which of the following complex species is not expected to exhibit optical isomerism?

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a
Coen3Cl2+
b
Coen2Cl2+
c
CoNH33Cl3
d
CoenNH3Cl2+

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Correct option is C

Optical isomerism is exhibited by only those complexes which lack elements of symmetry.[Co(NH3)3Cl3] shows facial as well as meridional isomerism. But both the forms contain plane of symmetry. Thus, this complex does not exhibit optical isomerism.


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