A coordination complex of type MX2Y2 (M-metal ion; X, Y-monodentate ligands), can have either a tetrahedral or a square planar geometry. The maximum number of possible isomers in these two cases are r

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A coordination complex of type MX2Y2 (M-metal ion; X, Y-monodentate ligands), can have either a tetrahedral or a square planar geometry. The maximum number of possible isomers in these two cases are respectively :

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: A. In tetrahedral, all positions are adjacent (1 isomer). In square planar, it can be cis or trans (2 isomers).

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