Why tetrahedral complex do not exhibit g...

Why tetrahedral complex do not exhibit geometrical isomerism?

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Tetrahedral complex do not show geometrical isomerism because the relative position of unidentate ligands attached with central metal atom are same with respect each other.

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Assertion :Tetrahedreal complex do not show geometrical isomerism Reason: The relative position of the ligand attached to the central metal atom is same with respect to each other.

A

Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assetion

B

Both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

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Assertion is true but reason is false

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Both assertion and reason are false

Which of the following octahedral complexes do not show geometrical isomerism?

A

`[Co(NH_3)_3Cl_3]`

B

` [PtCl_2(NH_3)_4]`

C

` [Pt(NH_3)_2Cl_2]`

D

` [Co(en )_3]^(3+) `

Which among the following does not exhibit geometrical isomerism ?

A

`CH_(3)CH=CHBr`

B

C

`(CH)_(3)C=CHC_(2)H_(5)`

D

`CH_(3)CH=CHCHO`

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