Question:

The IUPAC name of $K_3[Ir(C_2O_4)_3]$ is

Updated On: Jul 28, 2022
  • potassium trioxalatoidium(III)
  • potassium trioxalaoiridate(III)
  • potassium tris(oxalato)iridium(III)
  • potassium tris(oxalato)iridate(III)
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

IUPAC name of $K_3[Ir(C_2O_4)_3]$ is potassium trioxalatoiridate (III) Let O.S. of Ir - $x$ $\therefore$ 3(+ 1) + $x$ + 3(-2) = 0 $ x$ = + 3 [O.S. of $K^+$ = +1. O.S. of $C2^{2-}_4$ = -2]
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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.