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Assertion: All square planar complexes can exhibit geometrical isomerism
Reason: In square planar complexes .

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Correct (A) only `Ma_(2)b_(2)` and Mabcd type shows geometrical isomerism
Correct `(R )` Square planar complexes assume `dsp^(2)` -hybrid state .
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