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Isomerism in Coordination Compounds

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Total number of geometrical and optical isomers shown by $[P t (e n) B r_{2} C l_{2}]$ is:

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$[P t (e n) B r_{2} C l_{2}]$ is an octahedral complex of $[M (A A) a_{2} b_{2}]$ type and has cis and trans, i.e. two geometrical isomers possible. Cis-isomer is optically active and gives two optically active isomers (d and l).
Thus, there are three isomers.

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