JEE Main 2016 — Coordination Compounds Question with Solution
From: JEE Main 2016 (Offline)
Question
Which one of the following complexes shows optical isomerism?
(en = ethylenediamine)
(en = ethylenediamine)
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Correct answer
Acis[Co(en)2Cl2]Cl
Step-by-step explanation
Optical isomerism occurs when a molecule is non-superimposable with its mirror image hence the complex is optically active.
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