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Assertion : In a coordination entity `[PtCl_(2)(en)_(2)]^(2+)` only the cis-isomer shows optical activity .
Reason : Optical isomerism is common in octahedral complexes involving didentate ligands .

A

If both Assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion

C

If assertion is true but reason is false

D

if both assertion and reason are false

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The correct Answer is:
B
Only cis- form will have non-superimposable mirror image.
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