Draw all the isomers (geometrical and optical) of:

Question:

Draw all the isomers (geometrical and optical) of:

(i) [CoCl2(en)2]+

(ii) [Co(NH3)Cl(en)2]2+

(iii) [Co(NH3)2Cl2(en)]+

Solution:

(i) [CoCl2(en)2]+

Geometrical isomerism

Optical isomerism

Since only cis isomer is optically active, it shows optical isomerism.

In total, three isomers are possible.

(ii) [Co(NH3)Cl(en)2]2+

Geometrical isomerism

Optical isomerism

Since only cis isomer is optically active, it shows optical isomerism.

(iii) [Co(NH3)2Cl2(en)]+

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