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Which one of the following can show optical isomerism ?

A
CCl4
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K3[Cr(C2O4)3]
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K3[Fe(CN)6]
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[Cr(NH3)6]Cl3
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Solution

The correct option is A K3[Cr(C2O4)3]
Only K3[Cr(C2O4)3] shows optical isomerism.

Other compounds have symmetry so they are not able to show optical isomerism.

Hence, option B is correct.

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