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How many structural isomers are possible for the coordination compound [Co(en)2Cl2]+, where en is ethylenediamine? Also, draw the structures of all the possible isomers.

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There are two possible structural isomers for the coordination compound [Co en 2Cl2]+, where en is ethylenediamine. These isomers are known as cis and trans isomers.1. Cis isomer: In the cis isomer, the two chloride ligands are adjacent to each other on the cobalt center. The ethylenediamine ligands are also adjacent to each other.       Cl        |       Co      /   \    en    en      \   /       Cl2. Trans isomer: In the trans isomer, the two chloride ligands are opposite to each other on the cobalt center. The ethylenediamine ligands are also opposite to each other.       Cl        |       Co      /   \    en    Cl      \   /       enThese two isomers have different spatial arrangements of the ligands, which can lead to different chemical and physical properties.
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