The Compound Co(en)₂(NO₂)₂Cl Has Been Prepared in a Number of Isomeric

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Essay

The compound Co(en)₂(NO₂)₂Cl has been prepared in a number of isomeric forms.All the forms have the nitrite ion coordinated trough the nitrogen atom.Draw the structure of each isomeric form.
a)One form is optically inactive and does not react with AgNO₃ or en.
b)A second form reacts with AgNO₃ but not with en and is also optically inactive.
c)A third form is optically active and reacts with both AgNO₃ and en.

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