the-structures-below-show-isomers-of-ptco2f2i-categorize-each-isomer-as-either-c

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.

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.