[Ma4b2] Isomerism in coordinate complexes cofusion

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The discussion centers on the isomerism of the coordinate complex [M A4 B2], where M is the central metal atom and A and B are monodentate ligands. Participants clarify that only two distinct isomers exist for this compound due to the symmetrical arrangement of the ligands. The confusion arises from the assumption that rearranging the ligands A and B would yield new isomers; however, it is established that such rearrangements do not produce unique structures. The conclusion confirms that the original two isomers are indeed the only valid configurations for this complex.

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Consider a complex with Central Metal atom M
A and B are monodentate ligands .

Consider a compound with formula as
[M A4 B2] . Textbook and the web says there can be only 2 possible isomers of this compound .
NYmKs.png

What I say is, why can't I in the first image put A on the top and bring B towards the bottom something like this
2ftu0.png
.
And them form these,
vTltM.png


That will give a total of 2 new ones I formed and the two old ones, 4 isomers .
Why is this not possible, I mean why can't a occupy the two places ?
 
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Are you sure the molecule you get after switching ligands is different from both original ones?
 
Bummer! should've had checked once, yea they are the same.
 

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