What type of isomerism is shown by the complex [Cr(en)3]3+? (2023)
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What type of isomerism is shown by the complex [Cr(en)3]3+? (2023)
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The complex [Cr(en)3]3+ shows optical isomerism because it contains bidentate ligands (en = ethylenediamine) that can create non-superimposable mirror images.
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Q: What type of isomerism is shown by the complex [Cr(en)3]3+? (2023)
Solution: The complex [Cr(en)3]3+ shows optical isomerism because it contains bidentate ligands (en = ethylenediamine) that can create non-superimposable mirror images.
