What Is a General Formula for Octahedral Complexes That Exhibit

question 21

Multiple Choice

What is a general formula for octahedral complexes that exhibit mer - fac isomerism? (M = metal; A,B and C = ligands)

• A) MA₅B
• B) MA₄B₂
• C) MA₃B₃
• D) MA₆
• E) MA₂B₂C₂

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