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Question:

Which one of the following complexes shows optical isomerism?

cis[Co(en)2Cl2]Cl

trans[Co(en)2Cl2]Cl

[Co(NH3)4Cl2]Cl

Solution:

The optically active compound capable of rotating plane polarized light to the left or right. cis[Co(en)2Cl2]Cl shows optical isomerism. It exists in the form for d and l forms. Trans isomer is optically inactive meso compound.