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[CoCl2(NH3)4]++Cl[CoCl3(NH3)3]+NH3 In the reaction only one isomer of complex product is obtained. The initial complex is

A
c is isomer
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trans isomer
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C
not having stereoisomers
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either cis or trans
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Solution

The correct option is B trans isomer

The original complex must have the chlorides ions in the trans position, since then all other four positions which could be replaced are equivalent.


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