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Published on: August 14, 2026
Consider the complex ions, trans- 
and 
The correct statement regarding them is
A
both 
and 
can be optically active.
can not be optically active, but
can be optically active.
and can be optically active. can not be optically active, but
can be optically active. B
both 
and 
can not be optically active.
and can not be optically active. D
can be optically active, but 
can not be optically active.
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
trans-[Co(en 
is trans form and shows plane of symmetry which is optically inactive (not optically active) cis-[Co(en) 
is cis form and does not shows plane of symmetry, hence it is optically active.
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