Coordination Compounds 2 Question 8

####9. The compound that inhibits the growth of tumors is

(a) trans- [Pt(Cl)2(NH3)2]

(b) cis- [Pd(Cl)2(NH3)2]

(c) cis [Pt(Cl)2(NH3)2]

(d) trans [Pd(Cl)2(NH3)2]

(2019 Main, 8 April II)

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Solution:

  1. cis- [Pt(Cl)2(NH3)2] is known as cis-platin. It is a σ-bonded organo-metallic compound and is used as an anti-tumor agent in the treatment of cancer.

[H3NIIPtCl H3N Cl]



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