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Chemistry · L4 · Naming a coordination complex, step by step

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Decision flow for naming a coordination complex: ligand order, count prefixes, anion/neutral endings, and metal oxidation state.

by @openstemUpdated Chemistry
Name a coordination complexList ligands, order themalphabetically by root nameAdd a count prefix per ligand(di-, tri-, tetra-, hexa-...)Anionic ligands end in -o(chloro, cyano); some neutralligands keep special names(aqua, ammine)Name the metalIs the overallcomplex ion anionic?Metal name takes-ate ending(ferrate, cuprate)Metal keeps itsordinary element nameAppend oxidation stateas a Roman numeralin parenthesesFull name, e.g.hexaaquairon(III)YesNo

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