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For the square planar complex [M(a) (b) (c ) (d)] (where M = central metal and a, b, c and d are monodentate ligands), the number of possible geometrical isomers are

A

one

B

two

C

three

D

four

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The correct Answer is:
C
Square planar complexes of type [Mabcd] occur in three isomeric forms .
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