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The number of geometrical isomers shown by [Pt(Py)(NH₃)BrCl] is:

A

4

B

0

C

2

D

3

Step-by-Step Solution

The complex [Pt(Py)(NH3)BrCl][Pt(Py)(NH_3)BrCl] is a square planar complex of the type [Mabcd][Mabcd], where the central metal ion (Pt) is coordinated to four different monodentate ligands (Py, NH3NH_3, Br, Cl).

According to coordination chemistry principles found in NCERT:

  1. Geometry: Platinum(II) forms square planar complexes.
  2. Isomerism: For a square planar complex of the type [Mabcd][Mabcd], there are 3 possible geometrical isomers. These are obtained by fixing the position of one ligand (say, Py) and placing the other three ligands (NH3NH_3, Br, Cl) trans (opposite) to it sequentially. Isomer 1: Py is trans to NH3NH_3. Isomer 2: Py is trans to Br.
  • Isomer 3: Py is trans to Cl.

Therefore, the number of geometrical isomers is 3 .

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