Identify the optically active compounds

Question:

Identify the optically active compounds from the following :

(i) [Co(en)3]3+

(ii) trans– [Co(en)2 Cl2]+

(iii) cis– [Co(en)2 Cl2]+

(iv) [Cr (NH3)5Cl]

Solution:

Option (i)  [Co(en)3]3+ and (iii) cis– [Co(en)2 Cl2]+  are the answers.

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