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What is the co-ordination number of the metal in `[Co(en)_2Cl_2]^+`?

A

(a) `3`

B

(b) `4`

C

(c) `2`

D

(d) `1`

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The correct Answer is:
A
`[Co(en)_2Cl_2]Cl`
Possible isomers are as follows:
(i) Geometrical isomers

(ii) In trans plane of symmetry is present, so trans form is optically inactive but cis is optically active. Total number of stereoisomer `=2+1=3`.
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