Which ion has cis and trans isomers? A)[PdCl₃NH₃]^- B)[Pt(OH)₅NH₃]^- C)[PtF₂(CN)₂]^2- D)[Pt(C₂O₄)₂]^2-

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The ion [PtF₂(CN)₂]^2- has cis and trans isomers because it contains two different ligands (F₂ and (CN)₂) in a square planar arrangement. The two isomers differ in the orientation of the F and CN ligands relative to each other. The other options do not contain different ligands that could form cis and trans isomers.

Which Ion Has Cis and Trans Isomers