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Chemistry
The complex [PtCl2(en)2]2+ ion shows
Q. The complex
[
PtC
l
2
(
e
n
)
2
]
2
+
ion shows
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Coordination Compounds
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A
structural isomerism
4%
B
optical isomerism only
15%
C
geometrical and optical isomerism
65%
D
geometrical isomerism only.
17%
Solution:
[
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.