Question 1

Which of the following is the correct systematic name for the coordination compound $$[Cr(H_2O)_5Br]Br_2$?

Accepted Answer

pentaaquabromochromium(III) bromide

Question 2

When naming ligands in a coordination compound, which rule applies to anionic ligands?

Accepted Answer

Change the ending of the ligand name to -o.

Question 3

What is the correct order for naming the components of a coordination compound?

Accepted Answer

Name the cation first, then the anion.

Question 4

Which of the following is the correct way to indicate the oxidation state of the metal in a coordination compound?

Accepted Answer

Use Roman numerals in parentheses after the metal name.

Question 5

Given the complex ion $$[Pt(NH_3$)_5Cl]^+$$, what is the correct name for the ligands in alphabetical order?

Accepted Answer

chloro, ammine

Question 6

If a coordination complex is an anion, how is the metal name modified?

Accepted Answer

The ending is changed to -ate.

Question 7

Which prefix is used for a ligand that already contains a numerical prefix in its name?

Accepted Answer

bis-

Question 8

A coordination compound contains the complex ion $$[Fe(CN)_6]^{3-}. $$What is the correct name for the metal in this case?

Accepted Answer

ferrate

Question 9

Which of the following is a correct application of the rule for naming neutral ligands?

Accepted Answer

Name the ligand as the molecule, with exceptions.

Question 10

What is the correct systematic name for $$[Rh(NH_3$)_4Cl_2]Cl$$?

Accepted Answer

tetraamminedichlororhodium(III) chloride

Question 11

If a coordination compound contains a polyatomic counter ion, how is its name treated?

Accepted Answer

The name is not changed.

Question 12

Which of the following is the correct name for the complex ion $$[Co(NH_3$)_6]^{3+}$$?

Accepted Answer

hexaamminecobalt(III)

Question 13

A student is naming the compound $$[Cu(en)_2]SO_4$, where en$ is ethylenediamine. Which is the correct way to name the ligand?

Accepted Answer

bis(ethylenediamine)

Question 14

Which of the following is a correct step when naming a coordination compound?

Accepted Answer

Write the full name by naming the cation before the anion and add a space in between.

Question 15

In the compound $$[Ag(NH_3$)_2]NO_3$, what is the correct name for the complex ion?

Accepted Answer

diammine silver(I)

Question 16

Which of the following is a correct application of numerical prefixes for ligands?

Accepted Answer

Use 'tri-' for three identical ligands.

Question 17

A coordination compound contains $$[Ni(CO)_4]. $$What is the correct name for the ligand $$CO$$?

Accepted Answer

carbonyl

Question 18

If the complex ion is $$[Fe(CN)_6]^{4-}$$, what is the correct name for the compound $$K_4$$[Fe(CN)_6]$$?

Accepted Answer

potassium hexacyanoferrate(II)

Question 19

Which of the following is a correct way to name a coordination compound with a cationic complex ion?

Accepted Answer

The metal's name is not modified.

Question 20

A compound contains the complex ion $$[$$CrCl_2$$(H_2O)_4]^+. $$What is the correct name for this ion?

Accepted Answer

tetraaquadichlorochromium(III)

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