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Which of the following statement(s) is/are false?

A
In [PtCl2(NH3)4]2+ complex ion, the cis-form is optically active, while trans-form is optically inactive.
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B
In [Fe(C2O4)3]3, geometrical isomerism does not exist, while optical isomerism exists.
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C
In [Mabcd]n± tetrahedral complexes, optical isomerism cannot be observed.
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D
In [Mabcd]n± square planar complexes, optical isomerism can be observed.
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Solution

The correct options are
A In [PtCl2(NH3)4]2+ complex ion, the cis-form is optically active, while trans-form is optically inactive.
C In [Mabcd]n± tetrahedral complexes, optical isomerism cannot be observed.
D In [Mabcd]n± square planar complexes, optical isomerism can be observed.
(A) In the complex [PtCl2(NH3)4]2+ both cis and trans forms are optically inactive due to presence of the elements of symmetry.
Thus option A is incorrect.
(B) Geometrical isomerism is not possible in [Fe(C2O4)3]3. However optical isomerism is possible due to the absence of the elements of symmetry.
Thus option B is correct.
(C) In [Mabcd]n± complexes with tetrahedral geometry, no element of symmetry is present. Thus optical isomersim present.
Thus option C is incorrect.
(D) In [Mabcd]n± complexes with square planar geometry, plane of symmetry is present. Hence, optical isomerism is not possible.
Thus option D is incorrect.

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