Number of complexes which show optical isomerism among the following is . cis- [Cr(ox)2Cl2]3-, [Co(en)3]3+, cis- [Pt(en)2Cl2]2+, cis- [Co(en)2Cl2]+, trans- [Pt(en)2Cl2]2+, trans- [Cr(ox)2Cl2]3-
Answer
4
Solution
Octahedral [M(AA)3] and cis-[M(AA)2B2] have no plane or centre of symmetry ⇒ optically active
trans-[M(AA)2B2] has a plane of symmetry ⇒ optically inactive
Active ✓: cis- [Cr(ox)2Cl2]3-, [Co(en)3]3+, cis- [Pt(en)2Cl2]2+, cis- [Co(en)2Cl2]+
Inactive: trans- [Pt(en)2Cl2]2+, trans- [Cr(ox)2Cl2]3-
∴ 4 complexes
Answer: 4