Question:

$IUPAC$ name of the complex $K_{3}\left[A l\left(C_{2} O_{4}\right)_{3}\right]$ is

Updated On: Jun 3, 2024
  • potassium tris(oxalato)aluminate (III)
  • potassium tri(oxalato)aluminate (III)
  • potassium tris(oxalato)aluminium (III)
  • potassium tri(oxalato)alumimum (III)
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The Correct Option is B

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The IUPAC name of $K_{3}\left[A l\left(C_{2} O_{4}\right)_{3}\right]$ is potassium tri(oxalato)aluminate$(III)$.
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Concepts Used:

Coordination Compounds

A coordination compound holds a central metal atom or ion surrounded by various oppositely charged ions or neutral molecules. These molecules or ions are re-bonded to the metal atom or ion by a coordinate bond.

Coordination entity:

A coordination entity composes of a central metal atom or ion bonded to a fixed number of ions or molecules.

Ligands:

A molecule, ion, or group which is bonded to the metal atom or ion in a complex or coordination compound by a coordinate bond is commonly called a ligand. It may be either neutral, positively, or negatively charged.