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Which of the following has an optical isomer ?
- A
- B
- C
- D
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Correct answer: C
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Recall the condition for optical isomerism in coordination compounds
Optical isomerism arises when a complex is chiral, i.e. it has no plane of symmetry, no center of symmetry, and no improper axis.
In coordination chemistry, for octahedral complexes, optical isomerism is commonly shown by:
- cis- where is a bidentate ligand such as en (ethylenediamine).
- Examine each option
Option A:
- Here, only one bidentate ligand is present.
- The coordination number is also unclear as written, but such a species does not generate the usual chiral octahedral arrangement.
- With just one and identical monodentate ligands, the complex retains symmetry.
So, A is not optically active.
Option B:
- This is an octahedral complex of type .
- One bidentate ligand occupies two adjacent positions, and four identical ligands occupy the remaining four positions.
- Such a complex has a plane of symmetry and is therefore achiral.
So, B does not show optical isomerism.
Option C:
- This is of type .
- Such complexes can exist as cis and trans forms.
- The cis form is chiral and shows optical isomerism.
- The trans form is achiral.
Since the formula corresponds to a complex that can have an optically active cis form, this option has optical isomer.
So, C shows optical isomerism.
Option D:
- As written, this does not correspond to a coordination environment capable of optical isomerism.
- It lacks the kind of bidentate ligand arrangement needed for chirality here.
So, D does not show optical isomerism.
- Final conclusion
The complex that has an optical isomer is:
So the correct option is C.
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