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ChemistryCoordination ChemistryIsomerismMedium2 minQB
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Replace both NH₃ in cis-[Pd(NH₃)₂Cl₂] by one fixed (R,R)-2,3-diaminobutane chelate. Square-planar Pd(II) is retained. Which property changes?

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Answer:
D
Solution:

The achiral starting cis complex becomes chiral through its R,R ligand centres. Both have four donor atoms, Pd(II), and EAN 46−2+8 = 52.

Stream:JEESubject:ChemistryTopic:Coordination ChemistrySubtopic:Isomerism
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