[Ma4b2] Isomerism in coordinate complexes cofusion

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The discussion centers on the isomerism of a complex with the formula [M A4 B2], where A and B are monodentate ligands. It is commonly stated that there are only two possible isomers for this compound. The initial argument proposes that by rearranging the positions of ligands A and B, additional isomers could be formed. However, upon further examination, it is clarified that switching the positions of the ligands does not yield new distinct isomers, as the resulting structures are identical to the original configurations. This realization confirms that the total number of unique isomers remains at two, aligning with established chemical principles.
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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 .
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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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