JEE Main 2020 — Coordination Compounds Question with Solution
From: JEE Main 2020 (Online) 2nd September Evening Slot
Question
The one that is not expected to show isomerism
is :
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Correct answer
D[Ni(NH3)2Cl2]
Step-by-step explanation
[Pt(NH3)2Cl2] is dsp2 hybridisation and shows geometrical
isomerism.
[Ni(NH3)4(H2O)2]2+ is Octahedral, show geometrical isomerism.
[Ni(en)3]2+ is Octahedral and shows optical isomerism.
[Ni(NH3)2Cl2] is sp3 hybridisation and tetrahedral complex, therefore does not show geometrical and optical isomerism and structural isomerism.
[Ni(NH3)4(H2O)2]2+ is Octahedral, show geometrical isomerism.
[Ni(en)3]2+ is Octahedral and shows optical isomerism.
[Ni(NH3)2Cl2] is sp3 hybridisation and tetrahedral complex, therefore does not show geometrical and optical isomerism and structural isomerism.
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