JEE Advanced levelOne or more correct optionsDifficulty 3 of 3cc160
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.
A[MaX2bX2cX2] has 5 geometrical isomers.
B[MaX3bX3] has 2 geometrical isomers.
Csquare planar [Mabcd] has 3 geometrical isomers.
D[M(AA)X2bX2] (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. M(AA)X2bX2 can only have the two b ligands trans or cis, so 2 geometrical isomers (cis is chiral); option 4 is false.