Question
A complex of the type $[M(AA)_2X_2]^{n+}$ is known to be optically active. What does this indicate about the structure of the complex? Give one example of such complex.
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Answer
An optically active $[M(AA)_2X_2]^{n+}$ indicates civ-octahedral structure e.g. $cis- [Pt(en)_2Cl_2]^{2+}$ or $cis-[Cr(en)_2Cl_2]^+$
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