Q.

Which of the following statements is true:
(A)Ma3b3 type of complex exhibits fac-mer isomerism
(B) Tetrahedral complexes do not exhibit optical isomerism
(C) [Co(en)3]3+ shows optical isomerism
(D)[Pt(en)2Cl2] does not exhibit optical isomerism

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a

B, C, D are correct

b

All are correct

c

A, B, C are correct

d

A, C, D are correct

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

  • Complexes of the Ma3b3 class display fac-mer isomerism.
    Optically isomeric tetrahedral complexes of the Ma4 type do not exist.
    It exhibits optical isomerism, [Co(en)3]3+.
    Hence, the correct option is option (A) A, B and C are correct.
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Which of the following statements is true:(A)Ma3b3 type of complex exhibits fac-mer isomerism(B) Tetrahedral complexes do not exhibit optical isomerism(C) [Co(en)3]3+ shows optical isomerism(D)[Pt(en)2Cl2] does not exhibit optical isomerism