MCQ
Select the correct $\text{IUPAC}$ name for $\left[\mathrm{Co}\left(\mathrm{NH}_3\right)_6\right]^{2+}$.
  • A
    Hexammoniacobaltate$(II)$ ion
  • B
    Hexaamminecobaltate$(II)$ ion
  • C
    Hexammoniacobalt$(II)$ ion
  • Hexaamminecobalt$(II)$ ion

Answer

Correct option: D.
Hexaamminecobalt$(II)$ ion
In $\left[\mathrm{Co}\left(\mathrm{NH}_3\right)_6\right]^{2+}$ the oxidation state of $CO$ is $2.$ So the correct $\text{IUPAC}$ name is hexaamminecobalt$(II)$ ion.

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