- A(a) and (b)
- B(c) and (d)
- C(d) and (a)
- D(b) and (c)
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Correct answer: B
- Identify coordination number and likely geometry
For Pt complexes here, the ligands listed indicate coordination number or :
- Coordination number for (a) and (c) $
- Coordination number for (b) and (d)
Geometrical isomerism depends on arrangement of ligands in the given geometry.
- Check each complex
(a)
This is of type with coordination number .
For a -coordinate Pt complex, the relevant geometry is square planar. In square planar geometry, has only one arrangement because all positions become equivalent under symmetry.
So, no geometrical isomerism.
(b)
This is of type with coordination number (octahedral).
In an octahedral complex of type , there is only one possible arrangement since the single ligand can be placed at any position and all such positions are equivalent.
So, no geometrical isomerism.
(c)
This is of type with coordination number .
For square planar complexes of type , geometrical isomerism is possible because the two identical ligands can be:
- cis to each other, or
- trans to each other
Hence, this complex can show geometrical isomerism.
(d)
This is of type with coordination number (octahedral).
In octahedral complexes of type , the two different ligands and can be:
- cis to each other, or
- trans to each other
Hence, this complex can show geometrical isomerism.
- Conclusion
Complexes showing geometrical isomerism are:
So the correct option is:
- Comparison with stored answer
Stored correct answer: B
Derived answer: B
They match.
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