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Assuming an octahedral geometry for the six-coordinate species and square planar geometry where stated, which statements about the number of geometrical isomers are correct? One or more options may be correct.

  1. A has 5 geometrical isomers.
  2. B has 2 geometrical isomers.
  3. Csquare planar has 3 geometrical isomers.
  4. D (AA symmetrical bidentate) has 3 geometrical isomers.

Answer: A, B, C

Ma2b2c2: 5 (one of which is chiral). Ma3b3: fac and mer = 2. Square planar Mabcd: 3. can only have the two b ligands trans or cis, so 2 geometrical isomers (cis is chiral); option 4 is false.
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