Assertion
Tetrahedral complexes do not show geometrical isomerism.

Reason
The relative positions of the ligands in the tetrahedral complex are the same w.r.t each other.

Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is correct explanation of assertion

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Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not correct explanation of Assertion

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Solution

The correct option is A Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is correct explanation of assertion
Tetrahedral compounds do not show geometrical isomerism as the arrangement of every Ligand around central metal atom/ion in space is equivalent in every respect. Hence option (a) is the answer.

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