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Which of the following complex species is not expected to exhibit optical isomerism?

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[Co(en)3]3+
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[Co(en)2Cl2]+
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[Co(NH3)3Cl3]
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[Co(en)(NH3)2Cl2]+
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Solution

The correct option is C [Co(NH3)3Cl3]
[Co(NH3)3Cl3] exists in the geometrical forms fac and mer isomer.

Both these forms are optically inactive. Therefore, [Co(NH3)3Cl3] does not show optical isomerism.

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