Chapter 23, Problem 42E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The number of geometric isomers of the complex ${\text{MA}}_{\text{3}}{\text{B}}_{\text{3}}$ is to be determined. Moreover the complexes that are optically active are to be identified.

Concept introduction: Geometric isomerism is the one in which the relative position of ligands is different from each other. An optically active isomer is the one that is non superimposable on its mirror image.

To determine: The number of geometric isomers of the complex ${\text{MA}}_{\text{3}}{\text{B}}_{\text{3}}$ and the isomers those are optically active.