Statement-1: The geometrical isomers of the complex $[M (NH_{3})_{4} Cl_{2}]$ are optically inactive.
Statement-2: Both geometrical isomers of the complex $[M (NH_{3})_{4} Cl_{2}]$ possess an axis of symmetry.

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Statement-1: The geometrical isomers of the complex $[M (NH_{3})_{4} Cl_{2}]$ are optically inactive.

Statement-2: Both geometrical isomers of the complex $[M (NH_{3})_{4} Cl_{2}]$ possess an axis of symmetry.

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Both cis and trans isomers of [ M ( N H 3 ​ ) 4 ​ C l 2 ​ ] have planes of symmetry, making them optically inactive. Statement-2 is true but not the direct explanation.

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