Which of the following is the correct statement? 

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  1. Tetrahedral complex can exist only in one form 
  2. Square planar complex can exist in two isomeric forms 
  3. Tetrahedral complex can exist only in one form and Square planar complex can exist in two isomeric forms 
  4. None of these 

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Option 3 : Tetrahedral complex can exist only in one form and Square planar complex can exist in two isomeric forms 
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CONCEPT:

Isomerism in Coordination Complexes

  • Tetrahedral complexes have symmetrical geometry, and due to their symmetry, they cannot exhibit geometric isomerism. This means tetrahedral complexes can exist only in one form.
  • Square planar complexes, on the other hand, can exhibit geometric isomerism. For example, in a complex of the type [MA2B2], there can be two isomers: cis (where the same ligands are adjacent) and trans (where the same ligands are opposite).

EXPLANATION:

  • "Tetrahedral complex can exist only in one form" - This is correct because tetrahedral complexes are symmetrical and cannot form isomers.
  • "Square planar complex can exist in two isomeric forms" - This is also correct because square planar complexes can exhibit cis and trans isomerism.
  •  "Tetrahedral complex can exist only in one form and Square planar complex can exist in two isomeric forms" - This combines the correct statements from Options 1 and 2, making this the correct choice.
  •  "None of these" - This is incorrect because Options 1 and 2 are valid statements.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3: "Tetrahedral complex can exist only in one form and Square planar complex can exist in two isomeric forms."

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