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Which of the following isomers is used in the treatment of cancer?

Options

  1. Atrans- [ Pt ( NH ₃)₂ Cl ₂]
  2. B[ Pt ( NH ₃) Cl ₃]^+
  3. Ccis- [ Pt ( NH ₃)₂ Cl ₂]
  4. DK ₂[ PtCl ₆]

Correct answer

C. cis- [ Pt ( NH ₃)₂ Cl ₂]

Step-by-step solution

Cisplatin, chemically known as cis-diamminedichloridoplatinum(II) or cis- [ Pt ( NH ₃)₂ Cl ₂] , is a well-known coordination compound widely used as a chemotherapy medication for the treatment of various types of cancer. The trans isomer, trans- [ Pt ( NH ₃)₂ Cl ₂] , does not exhibit the same pharmacological effect and is not used as an anti-cancer drug. Answer: cis- [ Pt ( NH ₃)₂ Cl ₂]

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