Question:

Which of the following will give a pair of enantiomers? (en $= NH_2CH_2CH_2NH_2$)

Updated On: May 4, 2024
  • $[Cr(NH_3)_6][Co(CN)_6]$
  • $[Co(en)_2 Cl_2]Cl$
  • $\left[ Pt \left( NH _{3}\right)_{4}\right]\left[ PtCl _{6}\right]$
  • $[Co (NH_3)_4Cl_2]NO_2$
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Enantiomorphs or Enantiomers A pair of molecules related to each other as an object and its mirror images are known as enantiomorphs or enantiomers. These are not superimposable on its mirror image. The example is $[Co(en)_2 Cl_2 ]^+$
Dichlorobis (ethylene diamine) cobalt (III)
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Concepts Used:

Coordination Compounds

A coordination compound holds a central metal atom or ion surrounded by various oppositely charged ions or neutral molecules. These molecules or ions are re-bonded to the metal atom or ion by a coordinate bond.

Coordination entity:

A coordination entity composes of a central metal atom or ion bonded to a fixed number of ions or molecules.

Ligands:

A molecule, ion, or group which is bonded to the metal atom or ion in a complex or coordination compound by a coordinate bond is commonly called a ligand. It may be either neutral, positively, or negatively charged.