Q. For the square planar complex [M (a)(b)(c)(d)] (where , M=central metal and a, b, c, and d are monodentate ligands), the number of possible geometrical isomers are
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4
Explanation
(c)
For [M abcd ]square planar complex, the number of possible geometrical isomers is three which is obtained by fixing the position of one of the ligands say a while the other ligands b, c and d are placed trans to it.
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