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Which of the following do not show geometrical isomerism? (Assume all ligands are unidentate)(a) Square planar [MXL3](b) Square planar [MX2L2](c) Octahedral [MX2L4](d) Octahedral [MX3L3]I had been asked this question in examination.The above asked question is from Isomerism in Coordination Compounds topic in portion Coordination Compounds of Chemistry – Class 12

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Correct choice is (a) Square planar [MXL3]

For explanation: In square planar complexes, the type [MXL3] does not have any isomers as there is no pair of LIGANDS that can be arranged adjacent to or opposite each other to FORM cis or TRANS forms respectively. All possible COMBINATIONS result in the same spatial arrangement.



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