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IUPAC name of [Pt(NH$_3$)$_2$Cl(NH$_2$CH$_3$)]Cl is

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In IUPAC nomenclature, the ligands are named first, followed by the metal with its oxidation state in parentheses.
Updated On: May 13, 2025
  • Amino methane chloro (diamine) platinum (II) chloride
  • Chlorodiammine (methanamine) platinum (II) chloride
  • Diamminechloro (methanamine) platinum (II) chloride
  • Diamminechloro (methylamine) platinum (IV) chloride
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The Correct Option is C

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The IUPAC name for the given complex [Pt(NH$_3$)$_2$Cl(NH$_2$CH$_3$)]Cl is Diamminechloro (methanamine) platinum (II) chloride. The ligands are ammine (NH$_3$), chloro (Cl), and methanamine (NH$_2$CH$_3$). Platinum is in the +2 oxidation state.
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