Chapter 22, Problem 22.57QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The validation of the fact that the complex $\text{Co}\left(\text{en}\right){\left({\text{H}}_{\text{2}}\text{O}\right)}_{\text{2}}{\text{Cl}}_{\text{2}}$ has stereoisomers is to be stated.

Concept introduction: Stereoisomers are the compounds in which spatial arrangement of their atoms is different. Cis- and trans isomers are stereoisomers. They differ in the angle between like ligands.

To determine: If complex $\text{Co}\left(\text{en}\right){\left({\text{H}}_{\text{2}}\text{O}\right)}_{\text{2}}{\text{Cl}}_{\text{2}}$ has stereoisomers.