Question

Draw the structures of optical isomers of [PtCl\(_2\)(en)\(_2\)]\(^{2+}\).

Hint:

- Optical isomers are non-superimposable mirror images. - They rotate plane-polarized light in opposite directions.

Answer 1

The optical isomers of [PtCl\(_2\)(en)\(_2\)]\(^{2+}\) are dextrorotatory (d) and levorotatory (l) isomers. These isomers are mirror images of each other and cannot be superimposed. They are non-superimposable, making them optical isomers.