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Which of the following can show geometrical isomerism? Assume square planar geometry for the Pt(II) complex and octahedral geometry for the Co(III) complexes.

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C (tetrahedral)
  4. D

Answer: B, D

(Ma2b2) has cis and trans forms, and so does octahedral (Ma4b2). (Ma5b) has only one arrangement, and a tetrahedral complex cannot show cis-trans isomerism because all positions are mutually adjacent.
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