Consider the Following Octahedral Complex Structures, Each Involving Ethylene Diamine

question 5

Multiple Choice

Consider the following octahedral complex structures, each involving ethylene diamine and two different, unidentate ligands X and Y. Which one of the following statements about these structures is incorrect?

• A)Structures 1 and 2 are optical isomers.
• B)Structures 1 and 3 are optical isomers.
• C)Structures 1 and 3 are different complexes.
• D)Structures 1 and 4 are geometrical isomers.
• E)Structures 3 and 4 are the same complex.

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