Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Inorganic: Coordination Compounds

Question:

What is the IUPAC name of $[Pt(NH_3)_2Cl_2]$?

Options:

Diamminedichloridoplatinum (IV)

Diamminedichloridoplatinum (II)

Diamminedichloridoplatinum (0)

Dichloridodiammineplatinum (IV)

Correct Answer:

Diamminedichloridoplatinum (II)

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → Diamminedichloridoplatinum (II)

  • The complex is $[Pt(NH_3)_2Cl_2]$
  • NH₃ is named as ammine and Cl⁻ as chlorido (or chloride)
  • Metal is Pt, and its oxidation state is +2:

$\text{Pt: } x + 0(2) + (-1)(2) = 0 ⇒x = +2$

  • Therefore, the IUPAC name is: $\text{Diamminedichloridoplatinum (II)}$