Question
Chemistry Question on Nomenclature of Coordination Compounds
The IUPAC name of the coordination compound [CoCl2(en)2]+ is:
A
Dichlorobis (ethane 1, 2-diamine) Cobalt (III)
B
Dichlorido ethylene diammine Cobalt (I)
C
Dichlorodiethlene diammne Cobalt (III)
D
Dichloridobis (ethane 1, 2-diamine) Cobalt (III)
Answer
Dichloridobis (ethane 1, 2-diamine) Cobalt (III)
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (D) : Dichloridobis (ethane 1, 2-diamine) Cobalt (III)