Question
Question: Geometrical isomerism is found in coordination compounds having coordination number:...
Geometrical isomerism is found in coordination compounds having coordination number:
A
2
B
3
C
4 (tetrahedral)
D
6
Answer
6
Explanation
Solution
Geometrical isomerism arises in heteroleptic complexes due to different possible geometric arrangements of the ligands. Geometrical isomerism is common among coordination compounds with coordination numbers 4 having square planar geometry and 6 having octahedral geometry.