MEDIUMMCQ SINGLEJEE Mains ChemistryInorganic ChemistryCoordination compoundsNomenclature of Coordination Compounds

The name of the complex [Pt(NH3)6]Cl4 is

A.hexammineplatinum (IV) chloride✓ Correct

B.hexammineplatinum (II) chloride

C.tetrachloro hexammineplatinum (IV)

D.tetrachloro hexammineplatinum (II)

Explanation

Here, in the given complex compound[Pt(NH3)6]Cl4, counter ion is chlorine. Within the sphere, ligand is NH3 which is 6 in number and Pt is the central metal atom. Hence, the IUPAC number of the given compound will be hexammineplatinum (IV) chloride. So, option (a) is the correct answer.

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