JEE Main2013ChemistryCoordination CompoundsActual
Which of the following complex species is not expected to exhibit optical isomerism?
Options
- ACo NH 3 3 Cl 3
- BCo en NH 3 2 Cl 2 +
- CCo en 3 3 +
- DCo en 2 Cl 2 +
Correct answer
A. Co NH 3 3 Cl 3
Step-by-step solution
Co NH 3 3 Cl 3 MA 3 B 3 type compounds exhibit facial as well as meridional isomerism. Since both isomers have a plane of symmetry they do not exhibit optical isomerism.