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Question: \(\lbrack Co(NH_{3})Cl(en_{2})\rbrack^{2 +}\)shows two geometrical isomers cis and trans. Which of t...

[Co(NH3)Cl(en2)]2+\lbrack Co(NH_{3})Cl(en_{2})\rbrack^{2 +}shows two geometrical isomers cis and trans. Which of the following statement is correct?]

A

Trans – isomer will show optical isomerism.

B

Cis – isomer will show optical isomerism.

C

Both trans and cis-isomers will show optical isomerism.

D

Neither cis nor trans-isomer will show optical isomerism.

Answer

Cis – isomer will show optical isomerism.

Explanation

Solution

Trans - [Co(NH3)Cl(en)2]2+\lbrack Co(NH_{3})Cl(en)_{2}\rbrack^{2 +}has a plane of symmetry and hence it is optically inactive.