Question:

Which of the following complexes is optically active?

Updated On: Jun 14, 2022
  • $ [Co(NH_{3})_{5}Cl]^{+} $
  • $ [Co(NH_{3})Cl_{5}]^{3-} $
  • $ cis-[Co(en)_{2} Cl_{2} ] $
  • $trans- [Co(en)_{2}Cl_{2}] $
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation


$cis [Co(en)_{2} Cl_{2}]$ does not have a plane of symmetry hence, it is a chiral molecule and optically active
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