JEE Main2010ChemistryCoordination CompoundsActual
Which one of the following has an optical isomer ? (en = ethylenediamine)
Options
- A[ Zn ( en ) ( NH ₃ )₂ ]²⁺
- B[ Co ( en )₃ ]³⁺
- C[ Co ( H ₂ O )₄( en ) ]³⁺
- D[ Zn ( en )₂ ]²⁺
Correct answer
B. [ Co ( en )₃ ]³⁺
Step-by-step solution
Only option (2) is having non-super imposable mirror image & hence one optical isomer.