The total number of optically active isomers of dichloridobis (glycinato)cobaltate(III) ion is ____. · ABC26IN0663
Subject: Inorganic Chemistry · Chapter: Coordination Chemistry · Topic: Coordination Compounds – General · Exam: JAM 2005-2022 · Marks: 2 · Difficulty: Medium
The total number of optically active isomers of dichloridobis (glycinato)cobaltate(III) ion is ____ .
Answer
Answer (as printed): 6
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Explanation
Answer: 6 — [CoCl₂(gly)₂]⁻ has 5 geometrical isomers; three of them are chiral (each as an enantiomeric pair), giving 6 optically active isomers.