Question

The IUPAC name of \( [Ni(PPh₃)_2Cl₂]^{2+ \) is}

• A. bis dichloro (triphenylphosphine) nickel (II)
• B. dichloro bis (triphenylphosphine) nickel (II)
• C. dichloro triphenylphosphine nickel (II)
• D. triphenylphosphine nickel (II) dichloride

Hint:

In IUPAC naming, the ligand names come first, followed by the metal with its oxidation state.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understanding IUPAC naming.
The IUPAC name is determined by the ligands in alphabetical order and their number in the complex. The correct name for \( [Ni(PPh₃)_2Cl₂]^{2+} \) is "dichloro bis (triphenylphosphine) nickel (II)."

Step 2: Conclusion.
Thus, the correct IUPAC name is option (B).

Final Answer: \[ \boxed{\text{(B) dichloro bis (triphenylphosphine) nickel (II)}} \]