when a coordination compound PtCl4.6NH3 is mixed with AgNO3, 4 moles of AgCl are precipitated per mole of the compound. Write IUPAC name of the complex. experts answer, please . (my prelims ques) I want to know the answer Thank you
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1 mole of AgCl requires 1 mole of Cl- ion.
So, 4 mole of AgCl requires 4 mole of Cl- ion.
So, 4 moles of Cl must exist outside the coordination sphere of the coordinate compound, i.e. exist as ion in the compound.
Hence the structural formula is [Pt(NH3)6]Cl4 and its IUPAC name is Hexaammineplatinum(IV)Chloride.
1 mole of AgCl requires 1 mole of Cl- ion.
So, 4 mole of AgCl requires 4 mole of Cl- ion.
So, 4 moles of Cl must exist outside the coordination sphere of the coordinate compound, i.e. exist as ion in the compound.
Hence the structural formula is [Pt(NH3)6]Cl4 and its IUPAC name is Hexaammineplatinum(IV)Chloride.