Consider the complex ions, trans-[Co(en)2Cl2]+ (A) and cis-[Co(en)2Cl2]+ (B). The correct statement regarding them is :

Question

Consider the complex ions,
trans-[Co(en)₂Cl₂]⁺ (A) and
cis-[Co(en)₂Cl₂]⁺ (B).
The correct statement regarding them is :

both (A) and (B) can be optically active.

both (A) and (B) can not be optically active.

(A) can not be optically active, but (B) can be optically active.

(A) can be optically active, but (B) can not be optically active.

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