Question

Assertion: The tetrahedral complexes can show geometrical isomerism.

Reason: This is because all the four ligands lie at the same distance from central metal atom in a tetrahedral geometry.

पर्याय

• If both Assertion and Reason are CORRECT and Reason is the CORRECT explanation of the Assertion.

• If both Assertion and Reason are CORRECT but Reason is not the CORRECT explanation of the Assertion.

• If Assertion is CORRECT but Reason is INCORRECT.

• If Assertion is INCORRECT but Reason is CORRECT.

Answer 1

If Assertion is INCORRECT but Reason is CORRECT.

Explanation:

The assertion is incorrect because tetrahedral complexes typically do not show geometrical isomerism. This is because, in a tetrahedral geometry, all the ligand positions are equivalent, so no distinct isomers can form.

The reason given is correct in terms of describing the symmetry of a tetrahedral geometry where all four ligands are equidistant from the central metal atom. However, this equidistant arrangement does not lead to geometrical isomerism.