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Which of the following will give a pair of enantiomorphs?

(en=NH2CH2CH2NH2)


A

[Pt(NH3)4][PtCl6]

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[Co(NH3)4Cl2]NO2

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[Cr(NH3)6][Co(CN)6]

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D

[Co(en)2Cl2]Cl

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Solution

The correct option is D

[Co(en)2Cl2]Cl


The complex ion[Co(en)2Cl2]+ can show optical isomerism in its cis-isomer, and will form a pair of enantiomorphs or enantiomers (shown below). Its trans-form will be optically inactive (meso).


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