Nomenclature of Coordination Compounds

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Nomenclature of Coordination Compounds: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as IUPAC Nomenclature of Coordination Compounds, Naming of Anionic Ligands, Naming of Cationic Ligands, Naming of Central Metal Atom or Ion Using Latin Words, Naming of the Ligands and, Naming of Number of Ligands

Important Questions on Nomenclature of Coordination Compounds

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The IUPAC name of the complex  [Co(NH3)4Cl2]Cl is?

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What's the difference between bis ans di and when is bis used in chemistry nomenclature?

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The IUPAC name of the compound CuCl2CH3NH22 is

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Find the hybridization of (CrF6) +3

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Write the IUPAC name of the following compound :

Na4[Fe(CN)5NOS]

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Name the complex CoNH33CO3Cl.

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Write the formula and hybridisation of the following compound:

tris(ethane-1,2–diamine)cobalt(III) sulphate

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Give the rules for naming cationic ligands. Also give some examples.

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Write the name of the following complex.  [Co(NH3)6]Cl3

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Write the name of the following compounds.  [Cu(NH3)4]SO4

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What is naming of ligands?

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What are the neutral ligands?

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Magnesium, aluminium and potassium are positive ligands because they use suffix 'ium'.

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Which one is the cationic ligand?

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What is the rule for naming cationic ligands?

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In the complex CrNH36Cl3

CrNH363+ is complex _____.

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How will you name ion in non-ionic complexes?

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What is the order of naming ions on the basis of ionic compounds.

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Name the common name of the ligand that is abbreviated as 'acac'.

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Which abbreviation is used for the common ligand '-en'?