Question

For given complex $\left[Ni\right(PP{h}_3{)}_{2}C{l}_2]$ mention
(i) IUPAC Name
(ii) Central metal ion
(iii) Ligands
(iv) Coordination number
(v) Nature of the complex

Answer 1

$\left[Ni{\left(P{Ph}_3\right)}_2{Cl}_2\right]$

In the above compound-

1. IUPAC name:- Dichlorobis(triphenylphosphine)nickel(II)
2. Central metal ion: ${Ni}^{+2}$
3. Ligands: $P{Ph}_3$ and ${Cl}^{-}$
4. Co-ordination number:- $4$ as the compound contains $4$ monodentate ligand.
5. Natural of the complex:- Since there is no charge on the given compound, thus the complex is neutral.