- A0 and 2
- B0 and 0
- C0 and 1
- D2 and 2
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Correct answer: B
- Identify the geometries from hybridization
For a 4-coordinate complex of type :
- hybridization tetrahedral geometry
- hybridization square planar geometry
We must find the number of optical isomers in each case.
- Case 1: hybridized metal atom ( tetrahedral)
A tetrahedral complex with two identical ligands and two identical ligands is of the type .
For optical isomerism, the molecule must be chiral, i.e. it should not possess a plane of symmetry or center of symmetry.
In tetrahedral :
- the arrangement has symmetry,
- it is superimposable on its mirror image,
- therefore it is achiral.
Hence, number of optical isomers for tetrahedral is:
- Case 2: hybridized metal atom ( square planar)
Square planar complexes of type can show geometrical isomerism:
- cis-
- trans-
Now check optical activity:
(i) cis form
The cis square planar complex has the molecular plane itself as a plane of symmetry. So it is achiral.
(ii) trans form
The trans form also has symmetry elements (plane/center of symmetry), so it is also achiral.
Thus, square planar shows no optical isomerism.
Hence, number of optical isomers for square planar is:
- Final derived result
So, for and hybridized metal atoms respectively, the number of possible optical isomers is:
This corresponds to Option B.
- Comparison with stored correct answer
Stored correct answer: B
Our derived answer: B
So they agree.
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