How Many Stereoisomers Are Possible When Platinum Is Bonded to 3

question 124

Multiple Choice

How many stereoisomers are possible when platinum is bonded to 3 ammine ligands and 1 chloro ligand in a square planar complex?

• A)1
• B)2
• C)3
• D)4
• E)5

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