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3. Why is complex [Ma3b3] optically inactive even though it contains no element of symmetry?

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Q. Assertion :Trans

[C o C l_{2} (e n)_{2}]^{+}

is optically inactive. Reason: It has plane of symmetry.

Q. Assertion :The geometrical isomer of the complex [M(NH

_{3}

_{4}

_{2}

] are optically inactive. Reason: Both geometrical isomers of the complex [M(NH

_{3}

_{4}

_{2}

] possess axis of symmetry.

Q. Read the following questions and answer as per the directions given below:

Statement I: The geometrical isomers of the complex

[M (N H_{3})_{4} C l_{2}]

are optically inactive.
Statement II: Both geometical isomers of the complex

[M (N H_{3})_{4} C l_{2}]

possess axis of symmetry.
(IIT-JEE, 2008)

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