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Published on: August 13, 2026
In which of the following pairs both the complexes show optical isomerism
A
cis- 
, cis- 
, cis-
B
, cis - 
C
, 
D
, cis - 
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
Both cis-[Co(en) 
and cis-[Co(en) 
show optical isomerism.
Optical isomers are non superimposable mirror images of each other. Compounds with co-ordination number 4 and 6 show optical isomerism.
Co-ordination no. | Type |
4 | |
6 | , |
or | |
, | |
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