NTA Abhyas JEE Main2020ChemistryCoordination CompoundsPractice
Which one of the following complexes shows optical isomerism?
Options
- A[ C o N H 3 ) 3 B r 3
- B[ C o ( N H 3 ) 4 B r 2 ] B r
- Ctrans-[Co en) 2 Br 2 Br
- Dc i s [ C o ( e n ) 2 C l 2 ] C l (en = ethylenediamine)
Correct answer
D. c i s [ C o ( e n ) 2 C l 2 ] C l (en = ethylenediamine)
Step-by-step solution
Complex [ C o ( N H 3 ) 4 B r 2 ] B r have two G.I. which are optically inactive due to presence of plane of symmetry. Complex [ C o ( N H 3 ) 3 B r 3 ] also have two optically inactive geometrical isomers due to presence of plane of symmetry. complex trans-[Co en) 2 Br 2 Br is optically inactive. Complex c i s [ C o ( e n ) 2 C l 2 ] C l is optically active due to formation of non-superimposable mirror image