STANDARD Chemistry Isomerism MCQ Question with Solution

Which of the following will not show geometrical isomerism?

A

[Cr(NH₃)₄Cl₂]Cl

B

[Co(en)₂Cl₂]Cl

C

[Co(NH₃)₅NO₂]Cl₂

D

[Pt(NH₃)₂Cl₂]

Option C

Octahedral complex of type [MA₅B] cannot show geometrical isomerism as there is only one type of ligand in the coordination sphere.

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