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Statement-I : [Zn(NH3)2Cl2] exhibits geometrical isomerism

Statement-II : [Pt(NH3)2Cl2] exhibits geometrical isomerism

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a

Both statements I and II are correct

b

Statement-I is incorrect and statement-II is correct

c

Both statements I and II are incorrect

d

Statement-I is correct and statement-II is incorrect

answer is C.

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I) All Zn+2 complexes with coordination number of four are tetrahedral complexes. Tetrahedral complexes never exhibit geometrical isomerism.

II) [Pt(NH3)2Cl2] is squar planar. It exhibits geometrical isomerism. It is Ma2b2 type.

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