NEETChemistryCoordination CompoundsMCQ+4 / −1
Which of the following does not show optical isomerism?
(en = ethylenediamine)
(en = ethylenediamine)
- A[Co(NH3)3Cl3]0
- B[Co(en)Cl2(NH3)2]+
- C[Co(en)3]3+
- D[Co(en)2Cl2]+
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Correct answer: A
The octahedral coordination compounds of the type MA3B3 exhibit fac-mer isomerism.

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