The Compound PtCl₂(en)₂ [En = H₂NCH₂NH₂] Is Octahedral; Therefore We

question 73

Multiple Choice

The compound PtCl₂(en) ₂ [en = H₂NCH₂NH₂] is octahedral; therefore we know that:

• A) en must be a monodentate ligand
• B) two moles of Cl- per mole of PtCl₂(en)₂ can be precipitated rapidly by the addition of Ag⁺
• C) the molecule is nonpolar
• D) the compound can have cis and trans isomers
• E) Pt always has a coordination of 4

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