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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