Question
Chemistry Question on Nomenclature of Coordination Compounds
The correct IUPAC name of K2[Ni(CN)4] is _______
A
Potassium tetracyanatonickelate (II)
B
Potassium tetracyanonickelate (II)
C
Potassium tetracyanonickel (III)
D
Potassium tetracyanatonickel (II)
Answer
Potassium tetracyanonickelate (II)
Explanation
Solution
The IUPAC name of K2[Ni(CN)4] is potassium tetracyanonickelate (II).