JEE Main 2019 Chemistry question
A reaction of cobalt(III) chloride and ethylenediamine in a 1 : 2 mole ratio generates two isomeric products A (violet coloured) and B (green coloured). A can show optical activity, but B is optically inactive. What type of isomers does A and B represent?
Answer: (D)
Solution
cis-[Co(en)Cl] (violet, chiral) and trans (green, achiral).