Here's why:
* Square planar geometry means the central atom (A) is surrounded by four ligands in a square shape.
* AX2Y2 means there are two identical ligands (X) and two other identical ligands (Y) attached to the central atom.
Let's visualize the possibilities:
1. Cis isomer: The two Y ligands are adjacent to each other.
2. Trans isomer: The two Y ligands are opposite each other.
You can see these isomers visually here:
[Diagram of cis and trans isomers of AX2Y2]
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