Q. The IUPAC name of the coordination compound $K_{3}\lbrack Fe(CN)_{6}\rbrack\$is
A) Tripotassium hexacyanoiron (II)
B) Potassium hexacyanoiron(II)
C) Potassium hexacyanoferrate (III)
D) Potassium hexacyanoferrate (II)
Explanation
(c)
$K_{3}\lbrack Fe(CN)_{6}\rbrack$
cation anion
Oxidation state of Fe in anion =+3
Thus, it is potassium hexacyanoferrate (III).
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
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