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Question
Draw the geometrical isomers of [Co(en)2Cl2]2+. Which geometrical isomer of [Co(en)2Cl2]2+ is not optically active and why?
Solution
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| cis-form | trans-form |
The trans isomer of [Co(en)2Cl2]2+ is not optically active because of the plane of symmetry.
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