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How many geometrical isomers are possible for the square planar complex `[Pt(NO_(2))(py)(NH_(3))(NH_(2)OH)]NO_(2)`
(a) `Four
(b) Five
(c ) Eight
(d) Three .

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The correct Answer is:
d

It is `[Mabcd]^(n+-)` type complex which shows three isomers .
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    A
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