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Write all the geometrical isomers of [Pt(NH3)(Br)(Cl)(py)] and how many of these will exhibit optical isomers?

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Three geometrical isomers are possible for
[Pt(NH3)(Br)(Cl)(py)]

Optical isomerism is not exhibited by this compound with CN = 4 and square planar geometry, because of the presence of horizontal plane of symmetry.


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