6a. Some ligands are multifunctional; that is, they have two or more atoms which can bind to the central metal atom or ion. Each binding site occupies a different corner on the coordination surface. Ethylenediamine, which is abbreviated "en," is such a ligand; the two binding atoms are nitrogens, and the two binding sites must be cis to each other. How many geometrical isomers of [Cr(en)2Cl₂] should exist? Which isomers should be chiral? Draw them

6a. Some ligands are multifunctional; that is, they have two or more atoms which can bind to the central metal atom or ion. Each binding site occupies a different corner on the coordination surface. Ethylenediamine, which is abbreviated "en," is such a ligand; the two binding atoms are nitrogens, and the two binding sites must be cis to each other. How many geometrical isomers of [Cr(en)2Cl₂] should exist? Which isomers should be chiral? Draw them

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