Chemistry-Ligands

NEET Chemistry Ligands MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-fact-Medium-Class 12

What is the recommended ending for anionic ligands as per the 2004 IUPAC draft?

A

–ido

B

–ato

C

–ine

D

–ate

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The 2004 IUPAC draft recommends that anionic ligands will end with –ido, so that chloro would become chlorido, etc.

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