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QJEEM15Ch2a7c: JEE Main 2015 Chemistry - Class 12 JEEM15Ch2a7c Solution: The number of geometric isomers that can exist for square…

The number of geometric isomers that can exist for square planar [Pt (Cl) (py) (NH3) (NH2OH)]+ is (py = pyridine) :

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  • A 3
  • B 4
  • C 6
  • D 2

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Square planar complexes of type M[ABCD] form three isomers. Their position may be obtained by fixing the position of one ligand and placing at the trans position any one of the remaining three ligands one by one.

JEE Main 2015 (Offline) Chemistry - Coordination Compounds Question 259 English Explanation

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