Quiz on IUP Nomenclature of Coordination Compounds

What is the first step in naming coordination compounds according to IUP nomenclature?

• Calculate the oxidation state of the central metal atom

• Name the counter ion

• Name the ligand

• Name the central metal atom

Which of the following is NOT a common neutral ligand in coordination compounds?

• Ammonia

• Nitronium

• Aqua

• Carbonal

In the IUP nomenclature, how are ligands named when there are two or more present?

• In order of decreasing atomic number

• In order of increasing molecular weight

• In random order

• In alphabetical order

What is the oxidation state of iron in the coordination compound 'Potassium Hexacyanoferrate(II)'?

• 1

• 4

• 3

• 2

Which ligand is represented by the symbol 'en' in coordination compounds?

• Ethyne

• Ethylene

• Ethanol

• Ethane

What is the IUP name of the coordination compound 'Diamine Silver(I) Chloride'?

• Silver Diamine Chloride

• Diamine Silver(I) Chloride

• Diamine Silver(II) Chloride

• Silver Diamine Chloride(I)

How is the central metal atom named in IUP nomenclature if the coordination sphere is negatively charged?

• With 'ate' at the end

• With 'ide' at the end

• With 'ium' at the end

• With 'ate' at the beginning

What is the oxidation state of cobalt in the coordination compound 'Bis(ethane-1,2-diamine) Cobalt(III) Chloride'?

• 2

• 1

• 4

• 3

Which ligand is represented by the symbol 'NO2' in coordination compounds?

• Nitrate

• Nitro

• Nitrite

• Nitronium

In the coordination compound 'Tetraammineplatinum(II) Tetrachloroplatinate(II)', what is the oxidation state of platinum?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4