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Question

Oxalates in food have been linked to a number of health issues, including hypercalcemia and kidney stone formation. What is the structure of [Co(C₂O₄)₃]³⁻? Is it achiral or chiral?

Accepted Answer

The structure of the complex is shown below. It is chiral.

Chiral structure of [Co(C2O4)3]3− coordination complex.

Answer

The structure of the complex is shown below. It is chiral.

Achiral structure of [Co(C2O4)3]3− coordination complex.

Answer

The structure of the complex is shown below. It is achiral.

Chiral structure of [Co(C2O4)3]3− coordination complex.

Answer

The structure of the complex is shown below. It is achiral.

Achiral structure of [Co(C2O4)3]3− coordination complex.

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