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In case of the octahedral complex of the type $[M (A A) a_{2} b c]^{n \pm}$ , possible number of geometrical isomer(s) is/are:
Here
AA is a symmetrical bidentate ligand
a,b,c are monodentate ligands

A

2

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B

1

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C

4

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D

3

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Solution

The correct option is C 4
Symmetrical Bidentate and Monodentate Ligands
$[M (A A) a_{2} b c]^{n \pm}$ :
Possible number of geometrical isomers are 4 as shown:

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