JEE Main 2024 Chemistry question

ChemistryCoordination CompoundsJEE Main 2024

Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A): The total number of geometrical isomers shown by [Co(en)₂Cl₂]⁺ complex ion is three Reason (R) : [Co(en)₂Cl₂]⁺ complex ion has an octahedral geometry. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options below :

Answer: (C)

Solution

[Co(en)₂Cl₂]⁺ is octahedral and has two geometrical isomers, cis and trans (the cis form is

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