Which of the following complex will show optical activity?

t r a n s - [C o (N H_{3})_{4} C l_{2}]^{+}

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

[C r (H_{2} O)_{6}]^{3 +}

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

c i s - [C o (N H_{3})_{2} (e n) 2]^{3 +}

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

t r a n s - [C o (N H_{3})_{2} (e n)_{2}]^{3 +}

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is C $c i s - [C o (N H_{3})_{2} (e n) 2]^{3 +}$
(1) trans- $[C o (N H_{3})_{4} C l_{2}]^{+}$ has plane of symmetry as well as centre of symmetry. Hence, it does not show optical isomerism.

(2) $[C r (H_{2} O)_{6}]^{3 +}$ has plane of symmetry as well as centre of symmetry. Hence, it does not show optical isomerism.
(3) $c i s - [C o (N H_{3}) 2 (e n) 2] 3^{+}$ lacks one of the symmetry elements.
(4) trans $- [C o (N H_{3})_{2} (e n)_{2}]^{3 +}$ has plane of symmetry as well as centre of symmetry. Hence, it does not show optical isomerism.

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

Q. The following complexes are given:
(1)

t r a n s - [C o (N H_{3})_{4} C l_{2}]^{+}

(2)

c i s - [C o (N H_{3})_{2} (e n)_{2}]^{3 +}

(3)

t r a n s - [C o (N H_{3})_{2} (e n)_{2}]^{3 +}

(4)

N i C l_{4}^{2 -}

(5)

T i F_{6}^{2 -}

(6)

C o F_{6}^{3 -}

Choose the correct code:

Q. Which of the following will show optical isomers?
(I)

C i s - [C o (N H_{3})_{2} (e n)_{2}]^{3 +}

(II)

T r a n s - [I r C l_{2} (C_{2} O_{4})_{2}]^{3 -}

(III)

[R h (e n)_{3}]^{3 +}

(IV)

c i s - [I r (H_{2} O)_{3} C l_{3}]

The following complexex are given:
(1) $t r a n s - [C o (N H_{3})_{4} C l_{2}]^{+}$
(2) $c i s - [C o (N H_{3})_{2} (e n)_{2}]^{3 +}$
(3) $t r a n s - [C o (N H_{3})_{2} (e n)_{2}]^{3 +}$
(4) $[N i C l_{4}]^{2 -}$
(5) $[T i F_{6}]^{2 -}$
(6) $[C o F_{6}]^{3 -}$
Choose the correct code:

Q. Which of the following compounds show optical isomerism?
I. cis

- [C o (N H_{3})_{4} C l_{2}]^{+}

II. trans

- [C o (e n)_{2} C l_{2}]^{+}

III. cis

- [C o (e n)_{2} C l_{2}]^{+}

IV.

[C o (e n)_{3}]^{3 +}

Join BYJU'S Learning Program