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The complex exhibits isomerism. How many total stereoisomers exist for this complex?
- A.2
- B.3
- C.4
- D.5
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Correct answer: B — 3
Solution
- The complex is of the type where A is a bidentate ligand.
- The trans isomer is achiral and has a plane of symmetry.
- The cis isomer is chiral and exists as a pair of optical enantiomers (d and l forms).
- Total stereoisomers = 1 (trans) + 2 (cis enantiomers) = 3.
- Hence the answer is (B).
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