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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Inorganic: Coordination Compounds

Question:

What should be the co-ordination number in co-ordination compounds to show Geometrical isomerism?

Options:

2

3

4 (tetrahedral)

6

Correct Answer:

6

Explanation:

Geometrical isomerism is common in square planar [C.N. = 4] and octahedral complexes [C.N. = 6]. Tetrahedral complexes do not show geometrical isomerism.