Coordination Compounds 2 Question 8
####9. The compound that inhibits the growth of tumors is
(a) trans- $\left[Pt(Cl) _2\left(NH _3\right) _2\right]$
(b) cis- $\left[Pd(Cl) _2\left(NH _3\right) _2\right]$
(c) cis $-\left[Pt(Cl) _2\left(NH _3\right) _2\right]$
(d) trans $-\left[Pd(Cl) _2\left(NH _3\right) _2\right]$
(2019 Main, 8 April II)
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Solution:
- cis- $\left[Pt(Cl) _2\left(NH _3\right) _2\right]$ is known as cis-platin. It is a $\sigma$-bonded organo-metallic compound and is used as an anti-tumor agent in the treatment of cancer.
$$ \left[\begin{array}{lll} H _3 N & \underset{Pt}{II} & Cl \ H _3 N & \nearrow & \ \nwarrow Cl \end{array}\right] $$
