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CUET · CHEMISTRY · PYQ PAPER 2025

Identify the optically active compounds from the following:
(A) \(\left[ Co ( en )_3\right]^{3+}\)
(B) trans \(-\left[ Co ( en )_2 Cl _2\right]^{+}\)
(C) cis- \(\left[ Co ( en )_2 Cl _2\right]^{+}\)
(D) \(\left[ Cr \left( NH _8\right)_5 Cl \right]\)
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. A (A), (C) and (D) onlys
  2. B (A), (B) and (D) only
  3. C (A), and (C) only
  4. D (B) and (D) only
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Answer & Solution

Correct Answer

(C) (A), and (C) only

Step-by-step Solution

Detailed explanation

Optically active compounds: (A) \( \left[ Co ( en )_3 \right]^{3+} \), (C) cis- \( \left[ Co ( en )_2 Cl _2 \right]^{+} \). The correct answer is (A), and (C) only.