AIPMT PRELIMS2009Chemistry-Coordination Compounds
AIPMT PRELIMS 2009 Chemistry Optical Isomerism MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
Which of the following does not show optical isomerism?
A
[CO(NH₃)₃Cl₃]⁰
B
[CO(en)Cl₂(NH₃)₂]⁺
C
[CO(en)₃]³⁺
D
[CO(en)₂Cl₂]⁺ (en = ethylenediamine)
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
[CO(NH₃)₃Cl₃]⁰ does not have a chiral center and thus cannot show optical isomerism.
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