Question
Chemistry Question on Nomenclature of Coordination Compounds
The correct name of the compound [Cu(NH3)4](NO3)2 according to IUPAC system is
A
cuprammonium nitrate
B
tetrammine copper(II) dinitrate
C
tetrammine copper(II) nitrate
D
tetrammine copper(II) dinitrite
Answer
tetrammine copper(II) dinitrate
Explanation
Solution
The IUPAC name of the compound is Tetraamine copper (II) dinitrate
In this copper has +2 oxidation state and 4 amine groups are present.