Write the structures of optical isomers of the complex ion .
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Write the structures of optical isomers of the complex ion $[\text{Co}(\text{en})_2\text{Cl}_2]^+$.
Draw: structures of the optical isomers of [Co(en)2Cl2]+
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Worked out by the server: 2 geometrical isomer(s): trans, cis; optical isomers: yes
The cis form of $[\mathrm{Co(en)_2Cl_2}]^+$ has no plane of symmetry and exists as two non-superimposable mirror images: the d (dextro) and l (laevo) optical isomers. The two $\mathrm{Cl^-}$ ligands are adjacent (at 90 degrees) and the two bidentate en ligands wrap around in opposite senses in the two isomers. The trans form is optically inactive.