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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
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