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Stereo isomerism
Question

Which of the following complex has three stereo isomers and exhibits both geometrical and optical isomersism(a,b,c.d=monodentate ligands; aa=symmetrical bidentate ligand)

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Solution

Option 1,2 and 4 exhibit geometrical isomerism only;

Option 3 exhibits both geometrical and optical isomerism;

cis isomer has dextro and laevo isomers,trans isomer is a meso isomer;

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