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  4. The total number of geometrical isomers possible for an octahedral complex of the type [MA2B2C2] is (M = transition metal; A, B and C are monodentate ligands)

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Q. The total number of geometrical isomers possible for an octahedral complex of the type $[MA_{2}B_{2}C_{2}]$ is ($M =$ transition metal; $A,\,B$ and $C$ are monodentate ligands)

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Geometrical isomers arises in heteroleptic complexes due to different possible geometric arrangements of ligand. There are 5 geometrical isomers possible for an octahedral complex of the type $[MA_{2}B_{2}C_{2}]$ , which are as follows:

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