JEE Main 2020 — Coordination Compounds Question with Solution
From: JEE Main 2020 (Online) 8th January Evening Slot
Question
Among (a) – (d) the complexes that can display
geometrical isomerism are :
(a) [Pt(NH3)3Cl]+
(b) [Pt(NH3)Cl5]–
(c) [Pt(NH3)2Cl(NO2)]
(d) [Pt(NH3)4ClBr]2+
(a) [Pt(NH3)3Cl]+
(b) [Pt(NH3)Cl5]–
(c) [Pt(NH3)2Cl(NO2)]
(d) [Pt(NH3)4ClBr]2+
Choose an option
Show full solutionCorrect option: B
Correct answer
B(c) and (d)
Step-by-step explanation
[Pt(NH3)2Cl(NO2)] and [Pt(NH3)4ClBr]2+ can display geometrical isomerism.
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