Give the systematic name for the coordination compound: Cs₂[CuCl₄]
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The question asks for the systematic (IUPAC) name of the coordination compound Cs₂[CuCl₄]. This requires identifying the cation, the complex anion, the metal center, and the ligands, and then naming them in the correct order according to IUPAC nomenclature rules.
Answer
cesium tetrachlorocuprate(II)
The systematic name for the coordination compound Cs₂[CuCl₄] is cesium tetrachlorocuprate(II).
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The systematic name for the coordination compound Cs₂[CuCl₄] is cesium tetrachlorocuprate(II).
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The compound consists of two cesium cations (Cs+) and a tetrachlorocuprate(II) anion ([CuCl4]2-). The Roman numeral (II) indicates the oxidation state of the copper ion.
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A common mistake is forgetting to include the oxidation state of the metal cation, in this case Copper (Cu).
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