JEE Main 2019 Chemistry question

ChemistryCoordination CompoundsJEE Main 2019

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).

Question ID VK-010588