Coordination CompoundHard
Question
[Co(en)3]3+ ion is expected to show ;
Options
A.two optically active isomers: d and l forms
B.d, l and meso forms
C.four optically active isomers: cis, d and l isomers and trans d and l isomers
D.none of these
Solution
[Co(en)3]3+ ion due to absence of one of the symmetry elements it has two d- and l-optically active forms.
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