The metal atom present in the complex MABXL (where A , B , X and L are unidentate ligands and M is metal) involves sp 3 hybridization. The number of geometrical isomers exhibited by the complex is:

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JEE Main 2024 — 5 April, Shift 2 — Question 66

The metal atom present in the complex MABXL (where $\mathrm{A}, \mathrm{B}, \mathrm{X}$ and L are unidentate ligands and M is metal) involves $\mathrm{sp}^{3}$ hybridization. The number of geometrical isomers exhibited by the complex is:

Option A:
4
Option B:
0
Correct
Option C:
2
Option D:
3

Answer: B

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Tetrahedral complex does not show geometrical isomerism.

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Exam: JEE Main 2024
Paper: 5 April, Shift 2
Subject: Chemistry
Chapter: Coordination Compounds
Topic: Isomerism in Coordination Compounds

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