Chemistry-Isomerism in Complexes

NEET Chemistry Isomerism in Complexes Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Medium-Class 12

Assertion (A): Geometrical isomerism is possible in octahedral complexes of the type [Ma3b3]. | Reason (R): In such complexes, ligands can occupy either facial or meridional positions, leading to distinct isomers.

A

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

B

Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

C

(A) is true but (R) is false.

D

(A) is false.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

Geometrical isomerism in octahedral complexes like [Ma3b3] occurs due to different spatial arrangements of ligands, as described in the NCERT context where ligands can occupy facial or meridional positions.

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