Which of the following complexes show geometrical as well as optical isomerism? (1) [Cr(OX)3]3- (2) [Rh(en)2 Cl2]+ (3) [Co(NH3)2 (Cl)2(en)]+ Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

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Which of the following complexes show geometrical as well as optical isomerism? (1) [Cr(OX)3]3- (2) [Rh(en)2 Cl2]+ (3) [Co(NH3)2 (Cl)2(en)]+ Select the correct answer using the codes given below. (A) 1 only (B) 1 and 2 only (C) 2 and 3 only (D) 1, 2, and 3

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With symmetrical bidentate ligands. [Cr(OX)3]3- does not show geometrical isomerism but it can show only optical isomerism. <img class="img-fluid question-image" alt="image" src="https://cdn.tardigrade.in/img/question/chemistry/7c9471b68610c6167099149eb9823565-.png" />

Q. Which of the following complexes show geometrical as well as optical isomerism?
(1) $[C r (OX)_{3}]^{3 -}$
(2) $[R h (e n)_{2} C l_{2}]^{+}$
(3) $[C o (N H_{3})_{2} (Cl)_{2} (e n)]^{+}$
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

1 only

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1, 2, and 3

With symmetrical bidentate ligands. $[C r (OX)_{3}]^{3 -}$ does not show geometrical isomerism but it can show only optical isomerism.

Q. Which of the following complexes show geometrical as well as optical isomerism? (1) [Cr(OX)3​]3− (2) [Rh(en)2​Cl2​]+ (3) [Co(NH3​)2​(Cl)2​(en)]+ Select the correct answer using the codes given below.