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For the given complex `[CoCl_(2)(en)(NH_(3))_(2)]^(+)`, the number of geometrical isomers, the number of optical isomers and total number of isomers of all type possible respectively are

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3,2 and 4

B

2,2 and 3

C

2,0 and 2

D

0,2 and 2

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To determine the number of geometrical isomers, optical isomers, and the total number of isomers for the complex \([CoCl_2(en)(NH_3)_2]^+\), we will follow these steps: ### Step 1: Identify the Coordination Number and Geometry The complex \([CoCl_2(en)(NH_3)_2]^+\) has a cobalt (Co) center coordinated to two chloride ions (Cl), one ethylene diamine (en), and two ammonia (NH₃) ligands. The coordination number of cobalt in this complex is 6, which typically leads to an octahedral geometry. **Hint:** The coordination number is the total number of ligand donor atoms bonded to the central metal atom. ### Step 2: Determine the Types of Ligands In this complex: - Chloride (Cl) is a monodentate ligand. - Ethylene diamine (en) is a bidentate ligand, meaning it can attach through two donor atoms (both nitrogen atoms). - Ammonia (NH₃) is also a monodentate ligand. **Hint:** Identify the nature of each ligand (monodentate vs. bidentate) to understand how they can arrange around the central atom. ### Step 3: Identify Geometrical Isomers For octahedral complexes with two identical ligands (Cl) and two different types of ligands (en and NH₃), we can have geometrical isomers. The possible arrangements are: - **Cis Isomer:** The two Cl ligands are adjacent to each other. - **Trans Isomer:** The two Cl ligands are opposite each other. Thus, we can have: 1. **Cis Isomer**: Cl, Cl adjacent to each other. 2. **Trans Isomer**: Cl, Cl opposite each other. **Total Geometrical Isomers = 2** **Hint:** Consider the positions of identical ligands in relation to each other to determine cis and trans forms. ### Step 4: Identify Optical Isomers Optical isomers (enantiomers) occur when a molecule lacks a plane of symmetry. In this case, both the cis and trans forms can be analyzed for optical activity: - The **Cis Isomer** can have optical isomers because it lacks a plane of symmetry. - The **Trans Isomer** has a plane of symmetry and does not have optical isomers. Thus, for the cis isomer, we have 2 optical isomers (enantiomers), and for the trans isomer, we have none. **Total Optical Isomers = 2** **Hint:** Check for the presence of a plane of symmetry to determine if optical isomers exist. ### Step 5: Calculate Total Isomers Now, we can calculate the total number of isomers: - Geometrical Isomers = 2 - Optical Isomers = 2 (only from the cis form) Total Isomers = Geometrical Isomers + Optical Isomers = 2 + 2 = 4. **Total Isomers = 4** ### Final Answer The number of geometrical isomers, the number of optical isomers, and the total number of isomers of all types possible for the complex \([CoCl_2(en)(NH_3)_2]^+\) are: - Geometrical Isomers: 2 - Optical Isomers: 2 - Total Isomers: 4

To determine the number of geometrical isomers, optical isomers, and the total number of isomers for the complex \([CoCl_2(en)(NH_3)_2]^+\), we will follow these steps: ### Step 1: Identify the Coordination Number and Geometry The complex \([CoCl_2(en)(NH_3)_2]^+\) has a cobalt (Co) center coordinated to two chloride ions (Cl), one ethylene diamine (en), and two ammonia (NH₃) ligands. The coordination number of cobalt in this complex is 6, which typically leads to an octahedral geometry. **Hint:** The coordination number is the total number of ligand donor atoms bonded to the central metal atom. ### Step 2: Determine the Types of Ligands ...
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