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Which of the following statements is not true about the complex ion [Pt(en)2Cl2]2+?

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It has two geometrical isomers - cis and trans
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Both the cis and trans isomers display optical activity
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Only the cis isomer displays optical activity
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Only the cis isomer has non-superimposable mirror image
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Solution

The correct option is B Both the cis and trans isomers display optical activity


As trans isomer has symmetry of elements it does not show optical isomerism.
(a), (c) and (d) are correct statements.

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