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The correct IUPAC name of [Pt(NH3)2Cl2] is
(a) Diamminedichloridoplatinum (II)
(b) Diamminedichloridoplatinum (IV)
(c) Diamminedichloridoplatinum (0)
(d) Dichloridodiammineplatinum (IV)

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Solution

The complex compound is [Pt(NH3)2Cl2].
the ligands present in the compound are
(i) NH3 neutral ligand represented as an amine.
(ii) Cl- anion ligand (ending with -O-). represented as chlorido and di prefixed to represent two ligands.
The oxidation number of platinum in the compound is 2. Hence, correct IUPAC name of [Pt(NH3)2Cl2] is
Diammine dichloridoplatinum (II)
So, the option (a) is correct.


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