Practice Naming Of Mononuclear Coordination Compounds (5.3.2) - Coordination Compounds
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Naming of Mononuclear Coordination Compounds

Practice - Naming of Mononuclear Coordination Compounds

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

Name the compound [Ni(NH3)4]Cl2.

💡 Hint: Focus on the ligands and their order.

Question 2 Easy

Identify the oxidation state of Co in [Co(NH3)5Cl]Cl2.

💡 Hint: Remember to balance the charges.

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Question 1

What is the first step in naming a coordination compound?

Name the ligands
Name the central metal
Write the formula

💡 Hint: Think about the order of components.

Question 2

True or False: Ligands should be listed in the order of their charge.

True
False

💡 Hint: Remember the naming conventions carefully.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Given the coordination compound [NiCl2(en)2], what is the name of the compound and state the oxidation number of Ni.

💡 Hint: Remember to identify the number of each type of ligand to write the name correctly.

Challenge 2 Hard

You have a compound with formula [Cu(NH3)6]Cl2. What is its name, and what is the coordination number?

💡 Hint: Check how many ligands are surrounding the copper ion to determine the coordination number.

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