Which one has largest number of isomers? | CHEMISTRY - ISOMERISM IN COORDINATION COMPOUNDS | SolveeIt | Solveeit

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Question

Which one has largest number of isomers?

A

[Co(en)2Cl2]+

B

[Co(NH3)5Cl]2+

C

[Ir(PhR3)2H(CO)]2+

D

[Ru(NH3)4Cl2]+

Answer

$Co(en)2Cl2$ +

Explanation

Solution

(1) [Co(en)2Cl2]+ shows geometrical as well as optical isomerism. (Only cis-form but not trans form as it has one of the symmetry elements).