Question:

Which of the following does not show optical isomerism? (en = ethylenediamine)

Updated On: Apr 18, 2024
  • $[Co(en)_2Cl_2]^+$
  • $[Co (NH_3)_3Cl_3]^0$
  • $[Co(en)Cl_2(NH_3)_2]^+$
  • $[Co(en)_3]^{3+}$
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

As complexes of the type $\left[ MA _{3} B _{3}\right]$ can show geometrical isomerism knows as facmer isomerism and not optical isomerism. So here $\left[ Co \left( NH _{3}\right)_{3} Cl _{3}\right]^{0}$ can not show optical isomerism.
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