JEE Main 2018 — Coordination Compounds Question with Solution
JEE Main 2018 (15 Apr Shift 2 Online)
Question
The total number of possible isomers for squareplanar is:
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Correct answer
B12
Step-by-step explanation
The square planar complex of the type , where all four ligands are different, has 3 geometrical isomers. But if one of the ligands is ambidentate, then geometrical isomers are possible. But if two ligands are ambidentate, then 12 geometrical isomers are possible.
In the given example, and are ambidentate ligands.
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