Related Formula
Square Planar MA₂B₂ arrow Geometrical, [M(en)₃] arrow Optical$$\text{Square Planar } MA_2B_2 \rightarrow \text{Geometrical}, \quad [M(en)_3] \rightarrow \text{Optical}$$
Core Logic
A. [Pt(NH₃)₂Cl₂]$[Pt(NH_3)_2Cl_2]$ shows cis-trans geometrical isomerism (III).
B. [Co(en)₃]³⁺$[Co(en)_3]^{3+}$ chiral tris-bidentate complex exhibits optical isomerism (I).
C. [Co(NH₃)₅NO₂]Cl₂$[Co(NH_3)_5NO_2]Cl_2$ contains ambidentate NO₂^-$NO_2^-$ ligand showing linkage isomerism (IV).
D. [Cr(H₂O)₆]Cl₃$[Cr(H_2O)_6]Cl_3$ exhibits hydrate/solvate isomerism (II).
Step 1: Conclusion
Matches: A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II.
Pattern Recognition
Cisplatin arrow$\rightarrow$ Geometrical; [M(en)₃] arrow$[M(en)_3] \rightarrow$ Optical; NO₂^- arrow$NO_2^- \rightarrow$ Linkage; H₂O arrow$H_2O \rightarrow$ Solvate.
Chapter Mix
Class 12 Chemistry: Coordination Compounds