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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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