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Question
Cisplatin found useful in the treatment of cancer has the formula ______.
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Solution
Cisplatin found useful in the treatment of cancer has the formula `bbunderline(cis-[PtCl2(NH3)2])`.
Explanation:
Cisplatin, a chemotherapy drug used in the treatment of cancer, has the chemical formula [PtCl2(NH3)2].
It consists of a central platinum (Pt) ion coordinated to two ammonia (NH3) molecules and two chloride (Cl−) ions in a cis configuration, which is crucial for its effectiveness in treating various types of cancer.
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