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A coordination complex of type `MX_(2)Y_(2)` (M-metal ion: X, Y-monodentate lingads), can have either a tetrahedral or a square planar geometry. The maximum number of posible isomers in these two cases are respectively:

A

1 and 2

B

2 and 1

C

1 and 3

D

3 and 2

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To determine the maximum number of possible isomers for the coordination complex of type \( MX_2Y_2 \) (where \( M \) is the metal ion and \( X \) and \( Y \) are monodentate ligands), we need to analyze both tetrahedral and square planar geometries. ### Step 1: Analyze Tetrahedral Geometry - In a tetrahedral complex, the arrangement of ligands around the central metal ion is such that all ligands are positioned at the corners of a tetrahedron. - For the complex \( MX_2Y_2 \), there are two \( X \) ligands and two \( Y \) ligands. - In tetrahedral geometry, there are no geometrical isomers because all ligands are adjacent to each other, and there is no way to rearrange them to create different spatial arrangements. - Additionally, tetrahedral complexes do not exhibit optical isomerism due to the presence of a point of symmetry. **Conclusion for Tetrahedral Geometry:** - Maximum number of isomers: **1** ### Step 2: Analyze Square Planar Geometry - In a square planar complex, the ligands are arranged in a square plane around the central metal ion. - For the complex \( MX_2Y_2 \), we can have two geometrical isomers based on the arrangement of the \( X \) and \( Y \) ligands: 1. **Cis Isomer:** Both \( X \) ligands are adjacent to each other. 2. **Trans Isomer:** The \( X \) ligands are opposite each other. - Similar to tetrahedral complexes, square planar complexes do not exhibit optical isomerism due to the presence of a plane of symmetry. **Conclusion for Square Planar Geometry:** - Maximum number of isomers: **2** ### Final Answer - Therefore, the maximum number of possible isomers for the coordination complex \( MX_2Y_2 \) in tetrahedral geometry is **1**, and in square planar geometry is **2**. ### Summary: - Maximum isomers in tetrahedral geometry: **1** - Maximum isomers in square planar geometry: **2**

To determine the maximum number of possible isomers for the coordination complex of type \( MX_2Y_2 \) (where \( M \) is the metal ion and \( X \) and \( Y \) are monodentate ligands), we need to analyze both tetrahedral and square planar geometries. ### Step 1: Analyze Tetrahedral Geometry - In a tetrahedral complex, the arrangement of ligands around the central metal ion is such that all ligands are positioned at the corners of a tetrahedron. - For the complex \( MX_2Y_2 \), there are two \( X \) ligands and two \( Y \) ligands. - In tetrahedral geometry, there are no geometrical isomers because all ligands are adjacent to each other, and there is no way to rearrange them to create different spatial arrangements. - Additionally, tetrahedral complexes do not exhibit optical isomerism due to the presence of a point of symmetry. ...
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