Question:

The correct statement on the isomerism associated with the following complex ions.
(a) \(\mathrm{[Ni(H_2O)_5NH_3]^{2+}}\)
(b) \(\mathrm{[Ni(H_2O)_4(NH_3)_2]^{2+}}\) and
(c) \(\mathrm{[Ni(H_2O)_3(NH_3)_3]^{2+}}\) is:

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All three are octahedral of types MA5B, MA4B2, MA3B3; only the last two have geometrical isomers and none is optically active.
Updated On: Nov 11, 2026
  • (a) and (b) show only geometrical isomerism
  • (a) and (b) show geometrical and optical isomerism
  • (b) and (c) show geometrical and optical isomerism
  • (b) and (c) show only geometrical isomerism
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

All are octahedral (six ligands around Ni(II)).
(a) \(\mathrm{MA_5B}\): only one arrangement, no isomerism.
(b) \(\mathrm{MA_4B_2}\): cis and trans forms (geometrical); both have a plane of symmetry, so neither is optically active.
(c) \(\mathrm{MA_3B_3}\): facial and meridional forms (geometrical); both have a plane of symmetry, so no optical isomerism.
Hence (b) and (c) show only geometrical isomerism.
Answer: (4) (b) and (c) show only geometrical isomerism
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