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Question 27
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The stereochemical structures of the two geometric isomers of the complex ion [Cr(C2O4)2(H2O)2]−[\text{Cr}(\text{C}_2\text{O}_4)_2(\text{H}_2\text{O})_2]^-[Cr(C2​O4​)2​(H2​O)2​]− are shown below:

Isomers of [\text{Cr}(\text{C}_2\text{O}_4)_2(\text{H}_2\text{O})_2]^-

Which statement(s) is/are correct for this complex ion?

  1. It exhibits both geometric and optical isomerism.
  2. The central chromium ion has a coordination number of 6, resulting in an octahedral shape with ideal bond angles of 90∘ 90^\circ\,90∘ and 180∘180^\circ180∘.
  3. The trans-isomer is chiral and can be resolved into a pair of enantiomers.

1, 2 and 3

Only 1 and 2

Only 2 and 3

Only 1

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