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Stereo isomerism
Question

Which of the following compound shows optical isomerism? (en = ethylenediamine)?

a) cis-[Co(NH3)4Cl2]

b) trans-[Co(en)2Cl2)

c) cis-[Co(en)2Cl2)

d) [Co(en)3]

Select the correct answer u-sing the codes given below:

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Solution

In octahedral complex for optical isomerism

[Co(en)3]: Three bidentate ligand ➔ always show optical isomerism

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