JEE Mains · Chemistry · STD 12 - 5. Co-ordination chemistry
A reaction of cobalt \((III)\) chloride and ethylenediamine in a \(1 : 2\) mole ratio generates two isomeric products \(A\) (violet coloured) and \(B\) (green coloured). \(A\) can show optical activity, but, \(B\) is optically inactive. What type of isomers does \(A\) and \(B\) represent?
- A Geometrical isomers
- B Coordination isomers
- C Linkage isomers
- D Ionisation isomers
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Correct Answer
(A) Geometrical isomers
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Cobalt \((III)\) chloride on reaction with ethylenediemine in ratio \(1:22\) isomeric products complexes \(A\) and \(B\)
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