KPtCl3C2H4H2O

KPtCl3C2H4H2O, also known as potassium trichloro(ethylene)platinate(II) monohydrate, is a chemical compound. It is a platinum complex where a platinum atom is in the +2 oxidation state. The platinum is coordinated to three chloride ligands (Cl3) and one ethylene ligand (C2H4). The formula also indicates the presence of a potassium cation (K) and a molecule of water of hydration (H2O). This compound is often synthesized as a precursor or intermediate in the preparation of other platinum-based compounds. Its structure features a square planar geometry around the platinum center. The ethylene ligand is known to bind to platinum in a side-on fashion. The presence of the water molecule signifies that the compound crystallizes with a water molecule associated with its crystal lattice. KPtCl3C2H4H2O has been used in research related to platinum chemistry and catalysis, particularly where soluble platinum(II) species are required. Its stability and reactivity are influenced by the nature of the ligands coordinated to the platinum ion.