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Cambridge AS & A Level Chemistry

28.4Stereoisomerism in transition element complexes

Stereoisomerism in transition element complexes in Cambridge AS & A Level Chemistry: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 28.4.1Describe cis/trans and optical isomerism in complexes, including those with bidentate ligands.
  2. 28.4.2Deduce the overall polarity of such complexes.

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  • Stereoisomerism in transition element complexes

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Stereoisomerism in transition element complexes: sample question

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What is the Cl-Pt-Cl bond angle in cisplatin, cis-[Pt(NH₃)₂Cl₂]?

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