Q. Which of the following will give a pair of enantiomorphs?

A) $\lbrack Co(en)_{2}Cl_{2}\rbrack Cl$
B) $\left\lbrack Cr\left( NH_{3} \right)_{6} \right\rbrack\lbrack Co(CN)_{6}\rbrack$
C) $\left\lbrack Pt\left( NH_{3} \right)_{4} \right\rbrack\lbrack PtCl_{6}$]
D) $\lbrack Co\left( NH_{3} \right)_{4}Cl_{2}\rbrack NO_{2}$
Explanation

(a)
$cis\left\lbrack Co(en)_{2}Cl_{2} \right\rbrack Cl$ is optically active hence, it will give a pair
[image:9_image231.emf]

Dr. Abubacker
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker

Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist

Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.