Isomerism
The complex [Pt(NH3)2Cl2] shows:
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Solution
Only geometrical isomerism
Square planar complexes of type [MA2B2] can exist as cis and trans forms. Hence [Pt(NH3)2Cl2] shows geometrical isomerism. It does not show optical isomerism because these forms are not non-superimposable mirror images.
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About This Question
- Subject
- chemistry
- Chapter
- coordination compounds
- Topic
- isomerism
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Year
- 2025
Solution
Correct Answer:
Only geometrical isomerism
Square planar complexes of type [MA2B2] can exist as cis and trans forms. Hence [Pt(NH3)2Cl2] shows geometrical isomerism. It does not show optical isomerism because these forms are not non-superimposable mirror images.
This easy difficulty chemistry question is from the chapter coordination compounds, covering the topic of isomerism. It appeared in the 2025 exam.
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