Chapter 20, Problem 98QRT

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Charge of platinum in ${\text{[Pt(NH}}_{\text{3}}{\text{)}}_{\text{4}}{\text{Cl}}_{\text{4}}\text{]}$ is $\text{4+}$ and the coordination number is six has to be determined whether true or false.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Stability of ${\text{Cu}}^{\text{2+}}$ is more than ${\text{Cu}}^{\text{+}}$ in aqueous solution has to be determined whether true or false.