The complex [PtCl2(en)2]2+ ion shows

Question

The complex [PtCl2(en)2]2+ ion shows (A) structural isomerism (B) optical isomerism only (C) geometrical and optical isomerism (D) geometrical isomerism only.

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

[PtCl2(en)2]2+ complex forms geometrical isomers (cis and trans). Trans isomer does not show optical isomerism since it is symmetrical while cis isomer shows optical isomerism as it is unsymmetrical.

Q. The complex $[PtC l_{2} (e n)_{2}]^{2 +}$ ion shows

structural isomerism

optical isomerism only

geometrical and optical isomerism

geometrical isomerism only.

$[PtC l_{2} (e n)_{2}]^{2 +}$ complex forms geometrical isomers (cis and trans). Trans isomer does not show optical isomerism since it is symmetrical while cis isomer shows optical isomerism as it is unsymmetrical.

Q. The complex [PtCl2​(en)2​]2+ ion shows