Statement -1 : The geometrical isomers of the complex [M(NH 3 ) 4 Cl 2 ] are optically inactive, and
Statement -2 : Both geometrical isomers of the complex [M(NH 3 ) 4 Cl 2 ] possess axis of symmetry.
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Both cis and trans form of the given complex 
are optically inactive due to the
presence of plane of symmetry and alternate axis of symmetry.
A molecule is said to possess 
-fold alternate axis of symmetry, if rotation of molecule along the axis by an angle of 
followed by reflection in a plane perpendicular to the axis results in the same structure.
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