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Question
What type of isomerism is exhibited by the complex [Co(en)3]3+?
(en = ethane-1,2-diamine)
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Solution 1
The complex [Co(en)3]3+ exhibits optical isomerism. Its optical isomers are shown below.
Solution 2
Optical isomerism is exhibited by the complex [Co (en)3]3+.
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