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The tris (Ethylene diamine) Cobalt (III) cation `[Co(en)_(3)]^(3+)` can have

A

Three stereo isomers, all chiral and optically active

B

Two chiral stereo isomers (enantiomers)

C

Three stereo isomers all chiral

D

Two stereo isomers both achiral

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The correct Answer is:
B
`[M(A A)_(3)]^(npm)` formula will have two optical isomers.
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