Chemistry-Isomerism in Complexes

NEET Chemistry Isomerism in Complexes Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Hard-Class 12

Assertion (A): Geometrical isomerism can occur in octahedral complexes of the type [Ma3b3]. | Reason (R): In tetrahedral complexes with two different types of unidentate ligands, geometrical isomerism is possible.

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 but (R) is true.

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

Geometrical isomerism occurs in octahedral complexes of the type [Ma3b3], but it is not possible in tetrahedral complexes with two different types of unidentate ligands due to symmetrical spatial arrangement.

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