AIPMT PRELIMS2003Chemistry-Coordination Compounds

AIPMT PRELIMS 2003 Chemistry Isomerism MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

Which one of the following octahedral complexes will not show geometric isomerism? (A and B are monodentate ligands)

A

[MA₄B₂]

B

[MA₃B₃]

C

[MA₂B₄]

D

[MA₅B]

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

In [MA₅B], there is only one type of arrangement possible, so it does not show geometric isomerism.

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