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Question

Which type of isomerism is exhibited by $\left[ Pt \left( NH _{3}\right)_{2} Cl _{2}\right]$ ?

A

Coordination isomerism

B

Linkage isomerism

C

Optical isomerism

D

Geometrical isomerism

Answer

Geometrical isomerism

Explanation

Solution

This molecule is square planar, having two ammonia ligands (or two $Cl$ (ligands) adjacent to one another or opposite to one another as