Total number of complexes among the following which are optically active ?
(i) [Cr(Ox)3]^3-
(ii) cis-[Pt(Cl2)(en)]
(iii) cis-[Rh(Cl2)(NH3)4]^+
(iv) [Ru(dipy)3]^3+
(v) cis-[Co(NO2)3(dien

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Total number of complexes among the following which are optically active ?
(i) [Cr(Ox)3]^3-
(ii) cis-[Pt(Cl2)(en)]
(iii) cis-[Rh(Cl2)(NH3)4]^+
(iv) [Ru(dipy)3]^3+
(v) cis-[Co(NO2)3(dien)]
(vi) Trans-[Co(NO2)3(dien)]
(vii) cis-[Co(NO2)3(NH3)3]

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: **ANSWER: 2**<BR>SOLUTION: OPTICALLY ACTIVE COMPLEXES ARE (I) [CR(OX)3]^3- AND (IV) [RU(DIPY)3]^3+. THE OTHERS (II, III, V, VI, VII) ARE OPTICALLY INACTIVE. TOTAL NUMBER = 2.

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