JEE Advanced levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 3 of 3cc157
[Co(en)X2(NOX2)Cl]X+ contains the ambidentate NOX2X− (bound through N or O). Counting geometrical, optical and linkage isomers together (octahedral, en symmetrical bidentate), the total number of isomers is
A8
B3
C6
D4
Answer: C
M(AA)X2bc has trans (1) and cis (2 enantiomers) forms: 3 stereoisomers. Each can have NOX2X− as nitro or nitrito, which doubles the count. Total =3×2=6.