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The compound (Pt coordination number 6) gives 2 mol of per mole with excess . Its correct formulation is

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D

Answer: D

Two precipitable chlorides means two free ions, so two chlorides are inside. Coordination number , matching Pt(IV): the cation is , balanced by two . The option with 3 chlorides inside would have coordination number 7 and give only 1 AgCl.
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