A geometrical isomer with like groups located on opposite sides of the metal atom is denoted with the prefix ________.
A)cis-
B)trans-
C)bis-
D)tetrakis-
E)d-

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The prefix "trans-" is used to denote a geometrical isomer with like groups located on opposite sides of the metal atom. The prefix "cis-" is used to denote a geometrical isomer with like groups located on the same side of the metal atom. "Bis-" refers to a ligand that is present twice in a coordination compound, while "tetrakis-" refers to a metal complex with four ligands of the same type. "D-" is not a prefix used in coordination compound nomenclature.

A Geometrical Isomer with Like Groups Located on Opposite Sides