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Cis-platin, , is a square planar complex used as a cancer drug. Another complex, , is octahedral. Compare the types of stereoisomerism shown by these two complexes, and state whether each complex is overall polar or non-polar.
CAIE A Level Chemistry 9701 · Chemistry of transition elements
Chemistry of transition elements: compare question
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