Q31 / 160 · TS EAMCET 2018 (05 May Shift 2) · Chemistry

Identify the number of complexes that are optically active $$ \begin{aligned} & {\left[\mathrm{Co}(\mathrm{en})_3\right]^{3+} ;\left[\mathrm{Co}\left(\mathrm{NH}_3\right)_4 \mathrm{Cl}_2\right]^{+} ;} \\ & {\left[\mathrm{CoCl}_2(\mathrm{en})_2\right] ;\left[\mathrm{Co}\left(\mathrm{NH}_3\right)_3\left(\mathrm{NO}_2\right)_3\right]} \end{aligned} $$

  • A
    0
  • B
    1
  • Correct answer
    C
    2
  • D
    3

Solution

Complex $\mathrm{Co}(\mathrm{en})_3$ is optically inactive. Figure
$$ \text { From is optically active. } $$

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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