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STANDARD Chemistry Optical Isomerism MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
Which of the following complex species is not expected to exhibit optical isomerism?
A
[Co(en)(NH₃)₂Cl₂]⁺
B
[Co(en)₃]³⁺
C
[Co(en)₂Cl₂]⁺
D
[Co(NH₃)₃Cl₃]
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
[Co(NH₃)₃Cl₃] will not exhibit optical isomerism due to presence of plane of symmetry.
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