JEE Main 2018 — Coordination Compounds Question with Solution
From: JEE Main 2018 (Online) 15th April Evening Slot
Question
The total number of possible isomers for square-planar [Pt(Cl)(NO2)(NO3)(SCN)]2- is :
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Correct answer
B12
Step-by-step explanation
The complexes with formula [Mabcd]n± can have three geometrical isomers. As NO2− and SCN− are ambidentate ligands, therefore 4 × 3 = 12 geometrical isomers will be possible.
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