Why does [Co(en)(OH2)Cl3] have 2 geometric isomers possible?
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Why does [Co(en)(OH2)Cl3] have 2 geometric isomers possible?
Why does [Co(en)(OH2)Cl3] have 2 geometric isomers possible?
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Re: Why does [Co(en)(OH2)Cl3] have 2 geometric isomers possi
Given the restriction that the two binding sites of (en) have to be adjacent, there are only two possible isomers. One is with H2O and Cl located in the opposite positions, the other one is with H2O and N(of en) in the opposite positions. All the other structures are equivalent to these two.
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