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The complex that can show optical isomerism is:

A

`"cis"-[CrCl_(2)(ox)_(2)]^(-3)`

B

trans-`[CrCl_(2)(ox)_(2)]^(-3)`

C

Both (A) & (B)

D

Neither (A) and (B)

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The correct Answer is:
A
`"cis"-[CrCl_(2)(ox)_(2)]^(-3)` can show optical isomerism.
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