Multiple choice

The treatment of [PtCl4]2- with two equivalent of NH3 ligand leads to the formation of [Pt(NH3)2Cl2]. The complex is

  1. Trans [PtCl2(NH3)2], due to stronger trans effect of Cl- compared to NH3.

  2. Trans [PtCl2(NH3)2], due to weaker trans effect of Cl- compared to NH3.

  3. Cis [PtCl2(NH3)2], due to weaker trans effect of Cl- compared NH3.

  4. Cis [PtCl2(NH3)2], due to stronger trans effect of Cl- compared to NH3.

  5. None of these

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D Correct answer
Explanation

This option is correct  because the Cis [Pt(NH3)2Cl2] complex ions is formed when [Pt(Cl)4]2-react with NH3 to form [Pt(NH3)(Cl)3]- and again it reacts with NH3 to form Cis [Pt(Cl)2(NH3)2] complex, due to the stronger effect Cl- than NH3.