Number of possible isomers for the complex [Co(en)₂Cl₂]Cl (en: ethylenediamine) is:
2
3
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1
Solution:
Number of possible isomers for the complex [Co(en)₂Cl₂]Cl will be (en=ethylenediamine) 3. There are two geometrical isomers cis and trans. The trans isomer is optically inactive whereas the cis form exists in d and l forms.