MCQ
The name of complex ion, $[Fe(CN)_6]^{3-}$ is
  • A
    hexacyanitoferrate $(III)$ ion
  • B
    tricyanoferrate $(III)$ ion
  • hexacyanidoferrate $(III)$ ion
  • D
    hexacyanoiron $(III)$ ion.

Answer

Correct option: C.
hexacyanidoferrate $(III)$ ion
c
When complex-ions is an anion, the name of the metal ends with the suffix-ate along with its oxidation number in the complex-ion.

$\left[\mathrm{Fe}(\mathrm{CN})_{6}\right]^{3-}=$ Hexacyanidoferrate $(III)$ ion

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