Statement-I: Complexes containing three bidentate groups such as $[Cr (ox)_{3}]^{3 -}$ and $[Co (en)_{3}]^{3 +}$ do not show optical activity.
Statement-II: Octahedral complex, $[Co (NH_{3})_{4} Cl_{2}] Cl$ shows geometrical isomerism.

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Statement-I: Complexes containing three bidentate groups such as $[Cr (ox)_{3}]^{3 -}$ and $[Co (en)_{3}]^{3 +}$ do not show optical activity.

Statement-II: Octahedral complex, $[Co (NH_{3})_{4} Cl_{2}] Cl$ shows geometrical isomerism.

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Question Explanation: Select correct statements for the sterioisomers of complex.

Concept: This question is based on Isomer

Solution: [M(AA)₃ ] type complex shows optical isomerism due to absence of P.O.S.

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