Question: Although the cis configuration is known for [Pt(en)Cl2], no trans form is known. (a) Explain why the trans compound is not possible. (b) Would NH2CH2CH2CH2CH2NH2

Although the cis configuration is known for [Pt(en)Cl2], no trans form is known.
(a) Explain why the trans compound is not possible.
(b) Would NH2CH2CH2CH2CH2NH2 be more likely than en (NH2CH2CH2NH2) to form the trans compound? Explain.

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