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Why is geometrical isomerism not possible in tetrahedral complexes having two different types of unidentate ligands Co-ordinated with the central metal ion ?

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