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When naming coordination compounds, what is the correct order for naming the cation, ligands, and central atom/ion?
When naming coordination compounds, what is the correct order for naming the cation, ligands, and central atom/ion?
- Ligands, cation, central atom/ion
- Central atom/ion, cation, ligands
- Cation, central atom/ion, ligands
- Cation, ligands, central atom/ion (correct)
Which of the following ligands would typically end in -o according to IUPAC rules for naming coordination compounds?
Which of the following ligands would typically end in -o according to IUPAC rules for naming coordination compounds?
- NH3
- H2O
- NO
- CO (correct)
In the formula [NiCl2(PPh3)2], what is the correct IUPAC name for this coordination compound?
In the formula [NiCl2(PPh3)2], what is the correct IUPAC name for this coordination compound?
- Nickel chloride phosphine
- Dichloridobis(triphenylphosphine)nickel(II) (correct)
- Nickel dichloride diphenylphosphide
- Chloridodiphosphonickel(II)
Which rule determines whether the metal in a complex ion is named as just the element or with the suffix -ate?
Which rule determines whether the metal in a complex ion is named as just the element or with the suffix -ate?
What prefixes are used to indicate the number of individual ligands in a coordination entity when numerical prefixes are already present in the ligand names?
What prefixes are used to indicate the number of individual ligands in a coordination entity when numerical prefixes are already present in the ligand names?
How is the oxidation state of the metal in a coordination compound usually indicated in IUPAC naming?
How is the oxidation state of the metal in a coordination compound usually indicated in IUPAC naming?
What is the correct IUPAC name for [Cr(NH3)3(H2O)3]Cl3?
What is the correct IUPAC name for [Cr(NH3)3(H2O)3]Cl3?
Why does the oxidation number of chromium in [Cr(NH3)3(H2O)3]Cl3 need to be +3?
Why does the oxidation number of chromium in [Cr(NH3)3(H2O)3]Cl3 need to be +3?
What is the correct IUPAC name for [Co(H2NCH2CH2NH2)3]2(SO4)3?
What is the correct IUPAC name for [Co(H2NCH2CH2NH2)3]2(SO4)3?
Why is the oxidation number of cobalt in [Co(H2NCH2CH2NH2)3]2(SO4)3 assigned as +3?
Why is the oxidation number of cobalt in [Co(H2NCH2CH2NH2)3]2(SO4)3 assigned as +3?
In coordination compounds, how are amine ligands typically named compared to aqua ligands?
In coordination compounds, how are amine ligands typically named compared to aqua ligands?
Why is it unnecessary to indicate the number of cations and anions in the name of an ionic compound?
Why is it unnecessary to indicate the number of cations and anions in the name of an ionic compound?
What is the IUPAC name for [Pt(NH3)2Cl(NH2CH3)]Cl?
What is the IUPAC name for [Pt(NH3)2Cl(NH2CH3)]Cl?
Which of the following formulas corresponds to 'Potassium tetracyanidonickelate(II)'?
Which of the following formulas corresponds to 'Potassium tetracyanidonickelate(II)'?
What is the IUPAC name for [Co(NH3)4(H2O)Cl]Cl2?
What is the IUPAC name for [Co(NH3)4(H2O)Cl]Cl2?
Which of the following is the formula for 'Dichloridobis(ethane-1,2-diamine)cobalt(III)'?
Which of the following is the formula for 'Dichloridobis(ethane-1,2-diamine)cobalt(III)'?
What is the IUPAC name for [CoCl2(en)2]Cl?
What is the IUPAC name for [CoCl2(en)2]Cl?
Which formula represents 'Potassium trioxalatoaluminate(III)'?
Which formula represents 'Potassium trioxalatoaluminate(III)'?