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Number of stereoisomers possible for the complexes, and are respectively pyridine, oxalate
- A3 & 3
- B2 & 3
- C1 & 2
- D2 & 2
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Correct answer: B
- Identify geometry and ligand types
Both complexes are octahedral chromium complexes.
- is of type .
- is of type , where is a bidentate ligand (oxalate).
- First complex:
For an octahedral complex of type , there are two geometrical isomers:
- fac: the three identical ligands occupy one face of the octahedron.
- mer: the three identical ligands lie in a meridional plane.
So, for :
- geometrical isomers
- no optical isomerism for these forms
Hence total stereoisomers .
- Second complex:
This is an octahedral complex of type .
Such complexes show:
- cis isomer
- trans isomer
Now check optical activity:
(i) trans-
The two identical monodentate ligands () are opposite each other. This form has a plane/center of symmetry and is optically inactive.
So trans gives 1 stereoisomer.
(ii) cis-
The two chloride ligands are adjacent. Because of the arrangement of two bidentate oxalate ligands, the cis form becomes chiral and exists as:
So cis gives 2 stereoisomers.
Therefore total stereoisomers for :
- Final count
- :
- :
So the required pair is:
- Option check
- A: ❌
- B: ✅
- C: ❌
- D: ❌
Therefore, the correct option is B.
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