NEET Chemistry Isomerism MCQ Question
[Co(NH₃)Cl(en)]²⁺ shows two geometrical isomers cis and trans. Which of the following statements is correct?
trans-isomer will show optical isomerism.
cis-isomer will show optical isomerism.
Both trans and cis-isomers will show optical isomerism.
Neither cis nor trans-isomer will show optical isomerism.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
In coordination complexes, the cis-isomer can show optical isomerism due to the lack of a plane of symmetry.
Found an issue with this question?
Related Questions
More from Coordination Compounds
More from
In the diagram shown above, which coordination entity has a coordination number of 6?
In the diagram shown above, which complex has a coordination number of 4?
Match Column-I with Column-II. Column-I Column-II (a) High spin complex (i) Weak field ligands (b) Low spin complex (ii) Strong field...