Engineering
Chemistry
Nomenclature of Coordination Compounds
Question
As per IUPAC nomenclature, the name of the complex [Co(H2O)4(NH3)2]Cl3 is
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Solution
Oxidation state of cobalt is +3
- Ligands: aqua (for H2O) and ammine (for NH3).
- Alphabetical order: diammine comes before tetra-aqua.
Correct IUPAC Name: diammine tetra-aqua cobalt(III) chloride