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A

Geometrical isomers of complexes may differ in dipole moment
and visible / UV spectra

B

Complexes of the type `[Ma_3b_3]` can also have facial (fac) and meridional (mer) isomer

C

No optical isomer exists for the complex trans - `[Co(en)_2Cl_2]^(+)`

D

All are correct

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To solve the question, we need to evaluate the correctness of each of the three statements provided about geometrical isomers and complexes. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Evaluate the First Statement:** - The first statement claims that geometrical isomers of complexes may differ in dipole moment and visible and UV spectra. - **Analysis:** - Geometrical isomers, such as cis and trans isomers, can indeed have different dipole moments due to the arrangement of polar bonds. For example, in a cis isomer, the dipole moments do not cancel out, leading to a net dipole moment, while in a trans isomer, the dipole moments can cancel each other out, resulting in a net dipole moment of zero. - Additionally, these isomers can exhibit different spectra due to variations in electronic transitions. - **Conclusion:** The first statement is correct. 2. **Evaluate the Second Statement:** - The second statement asserts that complexes of the type MA3B3 can have facial and meridional isomers. - **Analysis:** - In a complex of the type MA3B3, where M is the central metal atom, A represents one type of ligand, and B represents another type, it is possible to arrange the ligands in two distinct ways: - **Facial (FAC) Isomer:** All three A ligands are on one face of the octahedron. - **Meridional (MER) Isomer:** The A ligands are arranged in a plane that includes the metal and two of the B ligands. - **Conclusion:** The second statement is also correct. 3. **Evaluate the Third Statement:** - The third statement claims that no optical isomer exists for the complex trans [Co(en)2Cl2]. - **Analysis:** - The complex trans [Co(en)2Cl2] is symmetrical. Optical isomers exist when a molecule can exist in two forms that are non-superimposable mirror images. However, due to the symmetry of this complex, it does not have such non-superimposable forms. - **Conclusion:** The third statement is correct. 4. **Final Conclusion:** - Since all three statements are correct, the answer to the question is that all options are correct. ### Final Answer: All statements are correct. ---
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