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Number of possible isomers for the complex will be: ( = ethylene diamine)

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D

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1. Geometrical isomers: cis and trans.2. Optical isomers: The trans-isomer has a plane of symmetry and is optically inactive. The cis-isomer is chiral and exists as a pair of enantiomers ( and forms).Total stereoisomers .
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Number of possible isomers for the complex will be: ( = ethylene diamine)
A
B
C
D

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