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How many geometrical isomers are possible in the following coordination entity? [Co(NH3)3Cl3]

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How many geometrical isomers are possible in the following coordination entity? 

[Co(NH3)3Cl3]

How many geometrical isomers are possible in the following coordination entity? 

[CoCl3(NH3)3]

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Two (fac- and mer-) geometrical isomers are possible.

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Chapter 5: Coordinate Compounds - Exercises [Page 138]

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NCERT Chemistry Part 1 and 2 [English] Class 12
Chapter 5 Coordinate Compounds
Exercises | Q 5.9 (ii) | Page 138

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