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The total number of possible isomers for squar-planar [Pt(Cl)(NO2(NO3SCN)]2 is:

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8
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12
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16
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24
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Solution

The correct option is B 12
This complex is of the form Mabcd which has the following isomers
But carefully observing the complex
Im SC¨N both S and n can donate lp
Im NO2 both N and O can donate lp
Thus, the total number of isomers will be (2×2)×3=12
due to SCN: duce to NO2

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