Geometrical isomerism is found in coordination compounds having metal with coordination number:
A
2
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B
3
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C
4 (tetrahedral)
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D
6
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Solution
The correct option is D 6 Cis - trans isomerism occurs in octahedral and square planar complexes (but not tetrahedral). When two ligands are adjacent they are said to be cis, when opposite each other, trans.