AIPMT PRELIMS2004Chemistry-Coordination Compounds

AIPMT PRELIMS 2004 Chemistry Isomerism MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

Which of the following coordination compounds would exhibit optical isomerism

A

Diamminedichloroplatinum (II)

B

Trans-dicyanobis (ethylenediamine) chromium (III) chloride

C

Tris – (ethylenediamine) cobalt (III) bromide

D

Pentamminenitrocobalt (III) iodide

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

Tris – (ethylenediamine) cobalt (III) bromide can form non-superimposable mirror images, exhibiting optical isomerism.

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