JEE MainChemistryCoordination CompoundsMCQ+4 / −1
Chiral complex from the following is : Here en = ethylene diamine
- A
- B
- C
- D
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Correct answer: A
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Identify the geometry of each complex
- Complexes of the type with coordination number are typically octahedral when is a bidentate ligand like en.
- Complexes such as are square planar for .
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Check each option for chirality
A.
- Here, en is a bidentate ligand, so the complex is of the form .
- Such a complex is octahedral.
- In the cis form, the arrangement lacks a plane of symmetry and exists as non-superimposable mirror images.
- Therefore, it is chiral.
B.
- This is an octahedral complex of type .
- The trans isomer has symmetry elements (plane/center of symmetry), so it is achiral.
C.
- This is again of type octahedral.
- The trans form has symmetry and is achiral.
D.
- This is a square planar complex.
- Square planar complexes lie in one plane, so the molecular plane itself is a plane of symmetry.
- Hence it is achiral.
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Conclusion
Only option A is chiral.
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