JEE Main 2015 · 4 Apr · Shift 1 · Chemistry Q48

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The number of geometric isomers that can exist for square planar $\ce{[Pt(Cl)(py)(NH3)(NH2OH)]+}$ is (py = pyridine) :

Answer and worked solution

Official answer: B

A square planar $\ce{[Mabcd]}$ complex has 3 geometrical isomers: fix a, and any of b, c or d can be trans to it.

JEE Main 2015 · 4 Apr · Shift 1, Chemistry question 48