Coordination Compounds 1 Question 19

19. The compound(s) that exhibit(s) geometrical isomerism is/are

(2009)

(a) $\left[Pt(en) Cl _2\right]$

(b) $\left[Pt(en) _2\right] Cl _2$

(c) $\left[Pt(en) _2 Cl _2\right] Cl _2$

(d) $\left[Pt\left(NH _3\right) _2\right] Cl _2$

(2013 Adv.)

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 19. (c, d)

Solution:

  1. Both $\left[Pt(en) _2 Cl _2\right] Cl _2$ and $\left[Pt\left(NH _3\right) _2 Cl _2\right]$ are capable of showing geometrical isomerism.

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