Question
Chemistry Question on Importance and Applications of Coordination Compounds
The compound that inhibits the growth of tumors is :
A
cis-[Pd(Cl)2(NH3)2]
B
cis-[Pt(Cl)2(NH3)2]
C
trans-[Pt(Cl)2(NH3)2]
D
trans−[Pd(Cl)2(NH3)2]
Answer
cis-[Pt(Cl)2(NH3)2]
Explanation
Solution
cis-[PtCl2(NH3)2] is used in chemotherapy to inhibits the growth of tumors