Question

Consider an octahedral molecular structure such as the one shown above.
If the molecule formula for the molecule is $S{F}_{4}C{l}_2$, how many different stereoisomers are possible?
In other words, how many different ways can the atoms be arranged?

• A. $1$
• B. $2$
• C. $4$
• D. $6$

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

$2$

Refer to image 01

Trans structure

When ligands are in opposite direction.

Refer to image 02

Cis structure

Ligands are in neighboring place,

So, 2 structure/ stereo isomers are possible.