The compound PtCl₂(en)₂ [en = H₂NCH₂NH₂] is octahedral;therefore we know that: A)en must be a monodentate ligand B)two moles of Cl^- per mole of PtCl₂(en)₂ can be precipitated rapidly by the addition of Ag⁺ C)the molecule is nonpolar D)the compound can have cis and trans isomers E)Pt always has a coordination of 4

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The fact that the compound is octahedral indicates that it has six ligands arranged around the central Pt atom. The en ligand, which is bidentate, occupies two of these positions, leaving four vacant positions. Chloride ions and the two sulfur atoms of the bipyridine ligands can occupy these vacant positions. Therefore, the compound can have cis and trans isomers.

The Compound PtCl2(en)2 [En = H2NCH2NH2] Is Octahedral;therefore We Know

The Compound PtCl₂(en)₂ [En = H₂NCH₂NH₂] Is Octahedral;therefore We Know