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QJEEM18Ch16b8: JEE Main 2018 Chemistry - Class 12 JEEM18Ch16b8 Solution: The total number of possible isomers for square-planar…

The total number of possible isomers for square-planar [Pt(Cl)(NO2)(NO3)(SCN)]2- is :

Multiple Choice Options

  • A 8
  • B 12
  • C 16
  • D 24

Step-by-Step Verified Solution

The complexes with formula [Mabcd]n± can have three geometrical isomers. As NO2− and SCN− are ambidentate ligands, therefore 4 × 3 = 12 geometrical isomers will be possible.

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