Which of these square planar complex ions can have cis-trans isomers A) [Pt(NH₃)₄]²⁺ B) [Ni(NH₃)₄]²⁺ C) [Pt(NH₃)₂Cl₂] D) [Pt(NH₃)Cl₃]^- E) [Ni(NH₃)₃Cl]⁺

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Only the square planar complexes with two different ligands can exhibit cis-trans isomers. Options A, B, D, and E have only one type of ligand, while option C has two different ligands (NHS and Cl) making it the only choice that can have cis-trans isomers.

Which of These Square Planar Complex Ions Can Have Cis-Trans