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The correct IUPAC name of the complex \( [\text{Pt}(\text{NH}_3)_2\text{Cl}_2] \) is :

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Note the spelling of "ammine" (with double 'm'). In IUPAC, "amine" refers to organic compounds, while "ammine" refers to the \(\text{NH}_3\) ligand.
Updated On: Jul 22, 2026
  • diamminedichloridoplatinum (IV)
  • diamminedichloridoplatinum (II)
  • dichloridodiammineplatinum (IV)
  • dichloridodiammineplatinum (II)
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Concept: IUPAC rules for naming coordination compounds:

• Ligands are named first in alphabetical order.

• Use prefixes like di, tri, etc., to indicate the number of ligands.

• The name of the metal is followed by its oxidation state in Roman numerals in parentheses.

• For neutral complexes, the metal name remains unchanged (Platinum).
Step 1: Determining the oxidation state of Platinum.
Let the oxidation state of Pt be \(x\). Ligands:

• Ammine (\(\text{NH}_3\)) is neutral (charge = \(0\)).

• Chlorido (Cl) has a charge of \(-1\).
The complex is neutral, so the sum of charges is zero: \[ x + 2(0) + 2(-1) = 0 \quad \Rightarrow \quad x - 2 = 0 \quad \Rightarrow \quad x = +2 \] The oxidation state is (II).

Step 2: Naming the ligands in alphabetical order.

Ammine (starts with 'a')

Chlorido (starts with 'c')
Alphabetically, ammine comes before chlorido. Since there are two of each, we use "diammine" and "dichlorido".

Step 3: Combining the name.
Ligands: diammine + dichlorido Metal: platinum Oxidation state: (II) Full Name: diamminedichloridoplatinum (II)
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