The substance shown below is called cisplatin and is used in the treatment of testicular cancer. [Pt(NH3)2Cl2] Which of the following correctly describes this substance?

A) Both Cl and NH3 are ligands.
B) The substance contains six coordinate covalent bonds.
C) Pt obeys the 18-electron rule.
D) All of the above are correct for this substance.


A

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