Chemistry-Isomerism in Complexes

NEET Chemistry Isomerism in Complexes MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-fact-Hard-Class 12

In octahedral complexes of the type [Ma3b3], what is the arrangement of donor atoms in the facial (fac) isomer?

A

Adjacent positions at the corners of an octahedral face

B

Around the meridian of the octahedron

C

All donor atoms in a straight line

D

Equidistant from the center of the octahedron

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The facial (fac) isomer occurs when three donor atoms of the same ligands occupy adjacent positions at the corners of an octahedral face, as stated in the NCERT context.

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