The correct IUPAC name of `[Pt(NH_(3))_(2)Cl_(2)]` is

Options

A. Diamminedichloridoplatinum (II)
B. Diamminedichloridoplatinum (IV)
C. Diamminedichloridoplatinum (0)
D. Dichloridodiammineplatinum (IV)

Answer

A

Explanation

The complex compound is `[Pt(NH_(3))_(2)Cl_(2)]`.
The ligands present in the compound are
(i) `NH_(3)` - neutral ligand represented as amine.
(ii) `Cl` - anion ligand (ending with-o-) represented as chlorido di prefixed to represent two ligands.
The oxidation number of platinum in the compound is 2. Hence, correct IUPAC name of `[Pt(NH_(3))_(2)Cl_(2)]` is
Diammine dichloridoplatinum (I)
So, (a) option is correct.