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The compound that inhibits the growth of tumors is:

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cis [Pd(Cl)2(NH3)2]
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trans -[Pt(Cl)2(NH3)2]
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cis - [Pt(Cl)2(NH3)2]
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trans - [Pd(Cl)2(NH3)2]
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Solution

The correct option is C cis - [Pt(Cl)2(NH3)2]
cis[Pt(Cl)2(NH3)2], also called cisplatin, is used in chemotherapy to inhibit the growth of tumors.

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