Which of the following effectively inhibits the growth of tumours?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → cis-platin
Coordination compounds are used in medicine in two main ways. Some complexes act directly as drugs. cis-Platin, cis-\( \ce{[Pt(NH3)2Cl2]} \), is a platinum complex that inhibits the growth of tumours: it binds to the DNA of fast-dividing cells and stops them from dividing. Only the cis isomer has this activity.
NCERT (2026-27 edition):
Importance and Applications of Coordination Compounds – …
