wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

Three arrangements are shown for the complex [Co(en)(NH3)2Cl2]+. Pick up the wrong statement(s)

A
I and II are geometrical isomers
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
II and III are optical isomers
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
C
I and III are optical isomers
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
D
II and III are geometrical isomers
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is D II and III are geometrical isomers
I and II are geometrical isomers.
In (I) two chlorine atoms are cis to each other. It is cis isomer.
In (II) two chlorine atoms are trans to each other. It is trans isomer.
Hence they are geometrical isomers of each other.
For optical isomers plane of symmertry should not be there while in (II) and (III) there is plane of symmetry.
Hence option B, C are incorrect.
Also the (II) and (III) are not geometrical isomers as both have trans Cl atom and cis NH3 atoms.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Geometrical Isomerism in Octahedral Geometry
CHEMISTRY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon