Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

platinum(II) carbonate

  1. Pt2CO3

  2. PtCO3

  3. Pt3(CO3)2

  4. None of the above
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Platinum(II) is Pt2+. Carbonate (CO3) has a -2 charge. The 2+ and 2- cancel in a 1:1 ratio, giving PtCO3. Pt2CO3 would be Pt4+, and Pt3(CO3)2 doesn't represent the correct charge balance.

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