Cisplatin complexes are A) used in the extraction of silver and gold. B) effective antidotes for heavy metal poisoning (e.g., Pb²⁺ and Hg²⁺). C) used to provide nutrients for plants. D) used to prevent eutrophication of lakes. E) effective antitumor agents.

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Cisplatin complexes are widely used as antitumor agents in chemotherapy. They work by causing DNA damage in rapidly dividing cancer cells, leading to their death.

Cisplatin Complexes Are