Complex [Co(en)_2Cl_2]^+ can

JEE Advanced Chemistry question

Complex can

(A)Exist as - and -isomer
(B)Enantiomorphic pair and are formed if the isomer in which two unidentate ligands have to be cis-cis to each other
(C)Both (a) & (b) correctCorrect
(D)None of the above is correct

Answer: (C)

Solution

, an octahedral complex with two bidentate en ligands and two monodentate , exists as cis and trans geometrical isomers (statement a is true). Further, the cis isomer (where the two ligands are

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