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Question: Which of the following is not optically active ?...

Which of the following is not optically active ?

A

[Co(en)3]3+

B

[Cr(ox)3]3–

C

Cis-[CoCl2(en)2]+

D

Trans-[CoCl2(en)2]+

Answer

Trans-CoCl<sub>2</sub>(en)<sub>2</sub>CoCl<sub>2</sub>(en)<sub>2</sub>+

Explanation

Solution

Trans complex is symmetrical and is optically inactive.