1)

Which one of the following complexes shows optical isomerism?


A) $cis[Co(en)_{2}Cl_{2}]Cl$

B) $trans[Co(en)_{2}Cl_{2}]Cl$

C) $[Co(NH_{3})_{4}Cl_{2}]Cl$

D) $[Co(NH_{3})_{3}Cl_{3}]$

Answer:

Option A

Explanation:

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$[Co(NH_{3})_{4}Cl_{2}]Cl$  can exist both in cis and trans forms that are given below

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$[Co(NH_{3})_{3}Cl_{3}]$ exists in fac and mer-isomeric forms and both are optically inactive.

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