JEE Advanced levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 3 of 3cc158
An octahedral complex [Co(gly)X3] contains three unsymmetrical bidentate glycinate ligands (N and O donors). The total number of stereoisomers (geometrical plus optical) is
A2
B6
C4
D3
Answer: C
This is M(AB)X3. The three N donors can occupy one face (facial) or a meridian (meridional), giving 2 geometrical isomers. Neither has a mirror plane, so each is a pair of enantiomers. Total =2×2=4.