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Which of the following compound shows optical isomerism? (en=ethylenediamine)?
(1) `cis-[Co(NH_3)_4Cl_2]`
(2) `trans-[Co(en)_2Cl_2]`
(3) `cis-[Co(en)_2Cl_2]`
(4) `[Co(en)_3]`
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Codes:

A

(a) 1 and 2

B

(b) 2 and 3

C

(c) 3 and 4

D

(d) 1, 3 and 4

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C
In octahedral complex for optical isomerism.

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