Question
Question: Which one of the following will be able to show cis‑trans isomerism?...
Which one of the following will be able to show cis‑trans isomerism?
A
Ma3b
B
M(AA)2
C
M(AB)(CD)
D
Ma4
Answer
M(AB)(CD)
Explanation
Solution
Ma3b, Ma4 and M(AA)2 (symmetrical bidentate ligand) have only one form; they does not show geometrical isomerism. But M(AB)(CD) shows two geometrical isomerism.
