Is [Cr(ox)2(H2O)2]- in the cis form chiral?

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Postby Chem_Mod » Wed Aug 17, 2011 4:43 pm

Is $[Cr(ox)_{2}(H_{2}O)_{2}^{-}]$ in the cis form chiral?

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Postby Chem_Mod » Wed Aug 17, 2011 4:43 pm

The cis isomer is chiral because it does not superimpose on its mirror image.

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