Question

The number of geometric isomers that can exist for square planar $\left[ Pt ( Cl )( py )\left( NH _{3}\right)\right.$ $\left.\left( NH _{2} OH \right)\right]^{+}$ is $( py =$ pyridine $):$

• A. 2
• B. 3
• C. 4
• D. 6

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

3

Answer 2

$dsp ^{2}$ Mabcd and

hence

Its number of geometrical isomers $=3$