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Question

The structures below show isomers of [Pt(CO)₂F₂].

i) Categorize each isomer as either cis or trans.

ii) Identify which isomers are identical.

iii) Identify the pair of isomers that exist as enantiomers.

Structures of isomers A, B, C, D of [Pt(CO)2F2] for isomerism analysis.

Accepted Answer

i) A: trans, B: cis, C: trans, D: cis

ii) A is identical to C, and B is identical to D.

iii) None of the isomers exist as enantiomers.

Answer

i) A: trans, B: cis, C: trans, D: cis

ii) A is identical to C, and B is identical to D.

iii) A and C exist as enantiomers

Answer

i) A: trans, B: trans, C: trans, D: cis

ii) A, B, and C are identical.

iii) A and D exist as enantiomers

Answer

i) A: trans, B: cis, C: cis, D: cis

ii) B, C, and D are identical.

iii) None of the isomers exist as enantiomers.

The structures below show isomers of [Pt(CO)2F2].i) Categorize each isomer as either cis or trans.ii) Identify which isomers are identical.iii) Identify the pair of isomers that exist as enantiomers.