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ChemistryCoordination ChemistryIsomerismMedium2 minQB
ChemistryMediummultiple choice

Which of the following complexes shows geometrical isomerism as well as optical isomerism ?

Options:(select one or more)

Answer:
C, D
Solution:

[Ni(en)₃]²⁺ shows only optical isomerism (Δ and Λ), no geometrical isomerism.

[PtCl₂(PPh₃)(NH₃)] square planar complex → shows geometrical isomerism only (cis/trans), no optical isomerism.

[Fe(en)₂(CN)₂]⁺ octahedral complex can show geometrical isomerism (cis/trans) and also optical isomerism due to chelating en ligands.

[Co(ox)Cl₂F₂]³⁻ octahedral with different ligands → shows both geometrical + optical isomerism.

Final Answer: (C) and (D)

Stream:JEESubject:ChemistryTopic:Coordination ChemistrySubtopic:Isomerism
2mℹ️ Source: QB

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