Question
Question: Which of the following statements is not true about the complex ion [Pt(en)2Cl2]2+?...
Which of the following statements is not true about the complex ion [Pt(en)2Cl2]2+?
A
It has two geometrical isomers – cis and trans.
B
Both the cis and trans isomers display optical activity.
C
Only the cis isomer displays optical activity.
D
Only the cis isomer has non–super imposable mirror image.
Answer
Only the cis isomer displays optical activity.
Explanation
Solution
As trans isomer has symmetry elements it does not show optical isomerism.
(1), (3) and (4) are correct statements.