Question

Write I.U.P.A.C. names of the following:

(i) \([Co(NH_3)_6]Cl_3\)

(ii) \([Ti(H_2O)_6]^{3+}\)

(iii) \( K_2[Ni(CN)_4] \)

(iv) \([Pt(NH_3)_2Cl_2]\)

Hint:

In coordination compounds, ligands are named first in alphabetical order, followed by the central metal with oxidation state in Roman numerals.

Answer 1

Step 1: Identify the ligands, oxidation state, and coordination number. 

Step 2: The correct IUPAC names are: 

(i) Hexaamminecobalt(III) chloride 

(ii) Hexaaquatitanium(III) ion 

(iii) Potassium tetracyanonickelate(II) 

(iv) Diammine dichloroplatinum(II)