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Introduction to Optical Isomerism

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Given are the diagrams of all the possible isomers of the complex ion $: {[C o B r (N C S) (e n) n_{2}]}^{+}$
Which out of 1,2 and 3 is the trans isomer?

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Solution

The correct option is C $3$
The trans-idomer is the isomer that contains the functional groups on the opposite sides of the central atom.

Here, $N = N$ are on the opposite sides
Therefore, it is a trans-isomer.

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