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Chemistry Co-ordinatios Compounds Nomenclature of Coordination Compounds Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 14, 2026

A complex anion is formed by chromium (in some oxidation state) with ligands (in proper number so that coordination number of chromium becomes six). Which of the following can be its correct IUPAC name?

A
pentachloridonitrido chromium(VI)
B
pentachloridonitrido chromate(VI)
C
azidopentachlorido chromate(VI)
D
None of these

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The correct answer is:
B

If [Cr(Cl) 5 N] 2– , complex is anion so name of the element should be chromate (VI).

If [Cr(Cl) 5 N 3 ] 0 , complex is neutral so name of the element should be chromium (VI).

Therefore, option is correct according to the IUPAC rule

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