Rajasthan BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceChemistryCoordination Compounds1 Mark
Question
The correct $\text{IUPAC}$ name of $\ce{Mn_3(CO)_{12} }$ is:
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Answer
The correct $\text{IUPAC}$ name of $\ce{Mn_3(CO)_{12}}$ is dodecacarbonyltrimanganese $(0)$.
The central metal atom is a cobalt atom in zero oxidation state.
The oxidation state is written in parenthesis.
Three such Mn atoms are present. Hence, the prefix tri is used. $12$ carbonyl groups are present.
Hence, the prefix dodeca is used.
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