STANDARDChemistry-Coordination Compounds

STANDARD Chemistry Nomenclature of Coordination Compounds MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

The correct IUPAC name of the coordination compound K₃[Fe(CN)₅NO] is

A

potassium pentacyanonitrosylferrate(II)

B

potassium pentacyanonitroferrate(III)

C

potassium pentacyanonitrosylferrate(III)

D

potassium pentacyanonitroferrate(II)

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The compound K₃[Fe(CN)₅NO] is named as potassium pentacyanonitrosylferrate(II) because the iron is in the +2 oxidation state, and the nitrosyl group is present.

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