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QJEEM16Ch1b02: JEE Main 2016 Chemistry - Class 12 JEEM16Ch1b02 Solution: Which one of the following complexes shows optical isomerism?…

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

Multiple Choice Options

  • A cis[Co(en)2Cl2]Cl
  • B trans[Co(en)2Cl2]Cl
  • C [Co(NH3)4Cl2]Cl
  • D [Co(NH3)3Cl3]

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Optical isomerism occurs when a molecule is non-superimposable with its mirror image hence the complex cis−[Co(en)2Cl2]Cl is optically active.

JEE Main 2016 (Offline) Chemistry - Coordination Compounds Question 258 English Explanation

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