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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