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According to IUPAC nomenclature sodium nitroprusside is named as

Updated On: May 5, 2024
  • sodium pentacyanonitrosyl ferrate (II)
  • sodium pentacyanonitrosyl ferrate (III)
  • sodium nitroferricyanide
  • sodium nitroferrocyanide
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

The formula of sodium nitroprusside is $Na _2 [Fe(CN)_5NO$]. Its IUPAC name is sodium pentacyanonitrosyl ferrate (II). The name of sodium cation is written first. the names of ligands are writen in alphabetical order. The name of iron metal is written as ferrate. The roman numeral III indicates oxidation state.
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Concepts Used:

Coordination Compounds

A coordination compound holds a central metal atom or ion surrounded by various oppositely charged ions or neutral molecules. These molecules or ions are re-bonded to the metal atom or ion by a coordinate bond.

Coordination entity:

A coordination entity composes of a central metal atom or ion bonded to a fixed number of ions or molecules.

Ligands:

A molecule, ion, or group which is bonded to the metal atom or ion in a complex or coordination compound by a coordinate bond is commonly called a ligand. It may be either neutral, positively, or negatively charged.