For which of the following cases of octahedral complexes should we consider the possibility of optical isomers? A) A complex with three chelating ligands. B) If the complex has a general formula [Ma₂b₄]. C) If the complex has a general formula [Ma₃b₃] and mer geometry.

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A complex with three chelating ligands can exhibit optical isomerism because the arrangement of the ligands can lead to non-superimposable mirror images, which is a requirement for optical activity.

For Which of the Following Cases of Octahedral Complexes Should