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  4. [Co(NH3)Cl(en)2]2+ shows two geometrical isomers cis and trans. Which of the following statements is correct?

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Q. $[Co(NH_{3})Cl(en)_{2}]^{2+}$ shows two geometrical isomers cis and trans. Which of the following statements is correct?

Coordination Compounds

Solution:

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Trans- $[Co(NH_{3})Cl(en)_{2}]^{2+}$ has a plane of symmetry and hence it is optically inactive.