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The complex that exists as a pair of enantiomers is

A

trans `-[Co(H_(2)NCH_(2)CH_(2)NH_(2))_(2)Cl_(2)]^(+)`

B

`cis - [Co(NH_(3))_(4)Cl_(2)]^(+)`

C

`[Pt(PPh_(3))(Cl)(Br)(CN)]^(-)`

D

`[Co(H_(2)NCH_(2)CH_(2)NH_(2))_(3)]^(3+)`

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To determine which complex exists as a pair of enantiomers, we need to analyze the given complexes for chirality. Enantiomers are non-superimposable mirror images of each other, which typically occurs in chiral molecules that lack an internal plane of symmetry. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Complexes**: We have four complexes to analyze: - (A) Trans diethylene diamine dichloridocobalt cation - (B) Cis tetramine dichloridocobalt - (C) Square planar complex with four substituents - (D) Tris ethylene diamine cobalt 2. **Analyze Complex (A)**: - The trans diethylene diamine dichloridocobalt complex has a symmetrical arrangement of ligands. - Since it has a plane of symmetry, it cannot exist as a pair of enantiomers. 3. **Analyze Complex (B)**: - The cis tetramine dichloridocobalt complex also has a symmetrical arrangement of ligands. - Similar to complex (A), it has a plane of symmetry and cannot exist as a pair of enantiomers. 4. **Analyze Complex (C)**: - The square planar complex with four substituents is also symmetrical. - Planar complexes typically do not show optical isomerism due to their symmetry. 5. **Analyze Complex (D)**: - The tris ethylene diamine cobalt complex is a chiral molecule. - It has three ethylene diamine ligands, which can create non-superimposable mirror images. - This complex does not have a plane of symmetry and can exist as a pair of enantiomers. 6. **Conclusion**: - The complex that exists as a pair of enantiomers is the tris ethylene diamine cobalt complex (option D). ### Final Answer: The complex that exists as a pair of enantiomers is the tris ethylene diamine cobalt complex.
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