MHT CET 2026 Chemistry question

Identify the formula of Bis(ethylenediamine)dithiocyanatoplatinum(IV)ion from following

(A)
(B)
(C)Correct
(D)

Answer: (C)

Solution

Decode the name: "bis(ethylenediamine)" means two neutral en ligands; "dithiocyanato" means two ligands (thiocyanate, each with charge -1); platinum is in the +4 state. Charge on the complex ion . So the formula is , option (C)

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