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The number of stereoisomers possible for Co(ox)2(Br)(NH3)-2 is


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Stereoisomers:

  • In the stereoisomer category, there are a number of further subcategories.
  • Stereoisomers are molecules with the same chemical formula that change only in how their atoms are organized in three-dimensional space.
  • Geometrical isomers and optical isomers are the two primary categories of stereoisomers.

In the case of Co(ox)2(Br)(NH3)-2:

  • The following isomers are shown by the above complex:
  • Total number of isomers shown byCo(ox)2(Br)(NH3)-2 : two optical isomers and one pair of enantiomers overall it shows the total of three isomers.

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