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Which of the following does not show optical isomerism ?

A

`[Co(NH_(3))_(3)CI_(3)]`

B

`[Co(en)CI_(2))(NH_(3))_(2)]^(+)`

C

`[Co(en)_(3)]^(3+)`

D

`[Co(en)_(2)CI_(2)]^(+)`

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To determine which of the given coordination compounds does not show optical isomerism, we need to analyze the symmetry of each compound. Optical isomerism occurs when a compound can exist in two non-superimposable mirror images, which typically requires the absence of a plane of symmetry. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Optical Isomerism**: - Optical isomerism arises in chiral molecules, which lack any symmetry elements such as a plane of symmetry, center of symmetry, or axis of symmetry. 2. **Analyzing the Options**: - We need to evaluate each compound provided in the options to check for the presence of a plane of symmetry. 3. **Option 1: [Co(NH3)3Cl3]**: - This compound can exist in two geometrical forms: facial (fac) and meridional (mer). - Both forms have a plane of symmetry. For example, in the meridional isomer, if you slice through the center, the left and right halves are identical. - **Conclusion**: This compound does not show optical isomerism. 4. **Option 2: [Ni(en)(Cl)2]**: - Here, "en" stands for ethylenediamine, which is a bidentate ligand. - The compound can exist in a cis form where the two Cl ligands are adjacent. This arrangement does not have a plane of symmetry. - **Conclusion**: This compound shows optical isomerism. 5. **Option 3: [Co(en)3]**: - This compound is also chiral as it lacks any plane of symmetry due to the arrangement of the bidentate ligands. - **Conclusion**: This compound shows optical isomerism. 6. **Option 4: [Cr(NH3)4Cl2]+**: - Similar to option 2, this compound can also exist in a cis form where the two Cl ligands are adjacent. - This arrangement does not have a plane of symmetry. - **Conclusion**: This compound shows optical isomerism. ### Final Answer: The compound that does not show optical isomerism is **Option 1: [Co(NH3)3Cl3]**.

To determine which of the given coordination compounds does not show optical isomerism, we need to analyze the symmetry of each compound. Optical isomerism occurs when a compound can exist in two non-superimposable mirror images, which typically requires the absence of a plane of symmetry. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Optical Isomerism**: - Optical isomerism arises in chiral molecules, which lack any symmetry elements such as a plane of symmetry, center of symmetry, or axis of symmetry. 2. **Analyzing the Options**: ...
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