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Coordination Compounds question

2020 · 4 Sep · Shift 1 · Q15
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Coordination Compounds question

2020 · 4 Sep · Shift 1 · Q15

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The number of isomers possible for [Pt(en)(NO2)2][Pt(en)(NO_2)_2][Pt(en)(NO2​)2​] is :
  1. A
    3
  2. B
    1
  3. C
    4
  4. D
    2
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Correct answer: A

  1. Identify the complex and geometry

The complex is [Pt(en)(NO2)2][Pt(en)(NO_2)_2][Pt(en)(NO2​)2​] where:

  • en=\text{en} = en= ethylenediamine, a bidentate ligand
  • PtPtPt is typically square planar in such complexes
  • There are two NO2−NO_2^-NO2−​ ligands

So we have a square planar complex with one bidentate ligand occupying two adjacent positions, and two monodentate NO2−NO_2^-NO2−​ ligands occupying the remaining two positions.


  1. Check for geometrical isomerism

Since enenen is bidentate, in a square planar complex it must occupy adjacent (cis) positions.

That leaves the two NO2NO_2NO2​ ligands also adjacent to each other. Thus, there is only one geometrical arrangement possible.

So, geometrical isomerism does not increase the count here.


  1. Check for linkage isomerism of NO2−NO_2^-NO2−​

The ligand NO2−NO_2^-NO2−​ is ambidentate:

  • It can bind through N: nitro
  • It can bind through O: nitrito

Since there are two NO2NO_2NO2​ ligands, the possibilities are:

  1. Both bonded through N: dinitro
  2. Both bonded through O: dinitrito
  3. One through N and one through O: nitro-nitrito

These are distinct linkage isomers.

Thus, total number of isomers = 333


  1. Evaluate options
  • A: 3 ✅
  • B: 1 ❌
  • C: 4 ❌
  • D: 2 ❌

  1. Final answer

The number of isomers possible for [Pt(en)(NO2)2][Pt(en)(NO_2)_2][Pt(en)(NO2​)2​] is 3\boxed{3}3​

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