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Which one of the following octahedral complexes will not show geometrical isomerism?(A and B are monodentate ligands )

A
[MA5B]
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B
[MA2B4]
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C
[MA3B3]
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D
[MA4B2]
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Solution

The correct option is A [MA5B]
[MA3B3] - 2 geometrical isomers
[MA2B4] - 2 geometrical isomers
[MA4B2] - 2 geometrical isomers
The complexes of general formula [MA6] and [MA5B] octahedral geometry do not show geometrical isomerisM.

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