Co-Ordination Compounds Question 170

Question: Which of the following complexes show geometrical as well as optical isomerism?

(1) $ {{[Cr{{(OX)}_3}]}^{3-}} $ (2) $ {{[Rh{{(en)}_2}Cl_2]}^{+}} $ (3) $ {{[Co{{(NH_3)}_2}{{(Cl)}_2}(en)]}^{+}} $ Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Options:

A) 1 only

B) 1 and 2 only

C) 2 and 3 only

D) 1, 2, and 3

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

With symmetrical bidentate ligands.

$ [{{(Cr{{(ox)}_3}]}^{3-}} $ does not show geometrical isomerism but in can show only optical isomerism.



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