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Which complexes show geometrical isomerism ?

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a

Tetrahedral

b

Square planar

c

Both 2,3

d

Octahedral

answer is D.

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Tetrahedral complexes do not show geometrical isomerism because of the following two reasons:

  • All the four ligands are equidistant to one another in the tetrahedral complex.
  • The relative positions of donor atoms of ligands attached to the central atom are the same with respect to each other.
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