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Whịch of the following statements regarding the complex `[M(A A)_2 a_2]` is correct?

A

cis -form is optically active while trans - form is inactive

B

cis-form is optically inactive while trans - form is active'

C

Both cis - and trans - forms are optically active

D

Both cis - and trans - forms are optically inactive .

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The correct Answer is:
A
Trans-isomer doesn.t show optical activity, since it is symmetrical while cis-isomershows optical activity as it is unsymmetrical.
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