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Assertion :Complexes of MX6 and MX5L type (X and L are unidentate) do not show geometrical isomerism. Reason: Geometrical isomerism is not shown by complexes of coordination number 6.

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Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
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Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion
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Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect
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Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect
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The correct option is C Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect
In MX6 & MX5L, their shape is Square Bipyramidal. In a plane, there are four atoms, all are same, linked to the metal atom, so they don't show geometrical isomerism.
So, the assertion is correct.
If the ligands present in complexes are Bidentate. Then they will show optical isomerism. So, reason is incorrect.

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