Which complex is optically active? A)[CoCl₄en]^2- B)trans-[CrCl₂(en)₂]⁺ C)cis-[CrCl₂(en)₂]⁺ D)[PtCl₂(NH₃)₂]

Name: Which complex is optically active? A)[CoCl 4 en] 2- B)trans-[CrCl 2 (en) 2 ] + C)cis-[CrCl 2 (en) 2 ] + D)[PtCl 2 (NH 3 ) 2 ]
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The complex cis-[CrCl₂(en)₂] has a chiral center at the central chromium atom, which gives rise to optical activity. The other complexes do not have any chiral centers and are therefore optically inactive.

Which Complex Is Optically Active