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NEET 2003
Exam
NEET
Year
2003
Subject
Chemistry
Chapter
Coordination Compounds

NEET 2003 · Chemistry · Coordination Compounds

Which one of the following octahedral complexes will not show...

Which one of the following octahedral complexes will not show geometric isomerism? ( A\mathrm{A} and B\mathrm{B} are monodentate ligands)

Options

  1. A[MA2 B4]\left[\mathrm{MA}_2 \mathrm{~B}_4\right]
  2. B[MA3 B3]\left[\mathrm{MA}_3 \mathrm{~B}_3\right]
  3. C[MA3 B3]\left[\mathrm{MA}_3 \mathrm{~B}_3\right]
  4. D[MA5 B]\left[\mathrm{MA}_5 \mathrm{~B}\right]

Correct answer

D. [MA5 B]\left[\mathrm{MA}_5 \mathrm{~B}\right]

Step-by-step solution

Geometric isomerism occurs in octahedral complexes when there are at least two different types of ligands or when there is a bidentate ligand present. Geometric isomerism is not possible when all ligands are the same type and are monodentate. In such cases, the ligands can only occupy adjacent positions in the octahedral coordination sphere. Among the options given: (1) (\left[M A_2 B_4\right]) has two typesofligands(of ligands (AandandB), so it can exhibit geometric isomerism. (2) (\left[M A_3 B_3\right]) has two typesofligands(of ligands (AandandB), so it can exhibit geometric isomerism. (3) (\left[M_4 B_2\right]) has two typesofligands(of ligands (AandandB), so it can exhibit geometric isomerism. (4) (\left[\mathrm{MA}_{5}\mathrm{~B}\right] has only one type of ligand (AA), and they are all monodentate. Therefore, it will not show geometric isomerism.
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