What is the correct name for the following compound?
A)cis-diamminedichloroplatinum(I
B)trans-diamminedichloroplatinum(II
C)trans-diamminedichloroplatinum(I
D)trans-dichlorodiammineplatinum(I
E)cis-diamminedichloroplatinum(II

Question

What is the correct name for the following compound? 
A)cis-diamminedichloroplatinum(I
B)trans-diamminedichloroplatinum(II
C)trans-diamminedichloroplatinum(I
D)trans-dichlorodiammineplatinum(I
E)cis-diamminedichloroplatinum(II

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The compound follows the naming convention for trans- and cis- isomers of square planar metal complexes, with the ligands arranged either in a cis or trans configuration. In this case, the ligands are diammine (two ammonia molecules) and dichloro (two chlorine atoms), and the metal is platinum. The roman numeral II indicates the oxidation state of the platinum ion. Cis-diamminedichloroplatinum(II) and trans-dichlorodiammineplatinum(II) are both technically correct names, but trans-diamminedichloroplatinum(II) is preferred because it follows the convention of naming the isomer with the ligands in a trans configuration first. The other choices are incorrect because they do not match the ligands, metal, or oxidation state of the compound.

What Is the Correct Name for the Following Compound