Which of the following does not show optical isomerism? (en = ethylenediamine)
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Optical isomerism is exhibited by only those complexes in which elements of symmetry are absent. Octahedral complexes of the types [M(aa) 3 , [M(aa)x 2 ,y 2 ] and [M(aa) 2 x 2 ] have absence of elements of symmetry, thus exhibit optical isomerism. Here, aa represents bidentate ligand, x or y represents monodentate ligand and M represent central metal ion. Hence, [Co (NH 3 ) 3 Cl 3 ] 0 due to presence of symmeytry elements does not exhibit optical isomerism.
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