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ChemistryCoordination ChemistryIUPAC namingMedium2 minQB
ChemistryMediumsingle choice
In which of the following "ion" is not required at the end of nameing.
Options:
Answer:
C
Solution:
The suffix "-ate" is used for anionic complexes. Cationic and neutral complexes do not use "-ate".
A. Tetraiodidomercurate(II) is an anionic complex.
B. Bis(ethylenediamine)platinum(II) is a cationic complex.
C. Diamminedichloridoiron(II) is a neutral complex.
D. Hexafluoridoplatinate(IV) is an anionic complex.
Therefore, "ion" is not required at the end of naming for option C because it is a neutral complex.
Stream:JEESubject:ChemistryTopic:Coordination ChemistrySubtopic:IUPAC naming
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