In this paper the behaviour of mer-and fac-(Rh(NH3)3Cl3) in aqueous solution at room temperature is reported. The experimental results show that some obvious differences exist between the properties of mer-and fac-(Rh(NH3)3Cl3) coordination compounds in aqueous solution at room temperature. The fac-(Rh(NH3)3Cl3) is relatively stable, and the mer-(Rh(NH3)3 Cl3) is unstable. When one of its Cl^- is replaced by H2O(RH(NH3)3)(OH)2Cl2)Cl is formed. The mechanism of anti-tumour action of platinum compounds is briefly discussed.

Key words: ANTICARCINOGEN, CHLORO COMPLEX, AMMINE COMPLEX, NEODYMIUM COMPLEX, PLATINUM METAL COMPLEX