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JEE Main 2016Coordination Compounds Question with Solution

JEE Main 2016 (03 Apr)

Question

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

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Correct answer
Dcis Coen2 Cl2Cl

Step-by-step explanation

[Co(NH3)3Cl3] shows two geometrical isomers and both can't show optical isomerism due to presence of plane of symmetry.



cis Coen2Cl2Cl shows optical isomerism



trans  Coen2Cl2Cl forms identical mirror image due to presence of plane of symmetry.

[Co(NH3)4Cl2] shows geometrical isomerism.


 

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