Which of the following tetrahedral complexes is/are optically active?

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Both (a) and (b)

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is B
Optical Isomerism in Tetrahedral Complexes
A complex can show optical isomerism only when the
attached 4 ligands are different.Plane of symmetry and centre of symmetry must be absent.

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