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In which of the following pairs both the complexes show optical isomerism?
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  • A cis- $\left[\mathrm{Cr}\left(\mathrm{C}_2 \mathrm{O}_4\right)_2 \mathrm{Cl}_2\right]^{3-}$, cis- $\left[\mathrm{Co}\left(\mathrm{NH}_3\right)_4 \mathrm{Cl}_2\right]$
  • B $\left[\mathrm{Co}(e n)_3\right] \mathrm{Cl}_3$, cis $\left[\mathrm{Co}(e n)_2 \mathrm{Cl}_2\right] \mathrm{Cl}$
  • C $[\mathrm{PtCl}$ (dien $)] \mathrm{Cl},\left[\mathrm{NiCl}_2 \mathrm{Br}_2\right]^{2-}$
  • D $\left[\mathrm{Co}\left(\mathrm{NO}_3\right)_3\left(\mathrm{NH}_3\right)_3\right]$, cis-[Pt(en $\left.)_2 \mathrm{Cl}_2\right]$
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The correct answer is: $\left[\mathrm{Co}(e n)_3\right] \mathrm{Cl}_3$, cis $\left[\mathrm{Co}(e n)_2 \mathrm{Cl}_2\right] \mathrm{Cl}$
$\left[\mathrm{Co}(\mathrm{en})_3\right] \mathrm{Cl}_3$

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