JEE Main Chemistry question

ChemistryCoordination CompoundsJEE Main

For the given complex , the number of geometrical isomers, the number of optical isomers and the total number of isomers of all types possible respectively are **[DCE 2009]**

Answer: (B)

Solution

In an octahedral complex, the chelating ligand fixes two adjacent (cis) sites, leaving a four-site "belt" for the two and two monodentate ligands. This belt can be arranged so the two identical ligands are mutually *cis*

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