Question

Identify the incorrect IUPAC name among the following coordination compounds.

• A. $K_2\left[{OsCl}_{5}N\right]$ potassium pentachlorido nitridoosmate $\left(VI\right)$
• B. $\left[Fe{\left(C_5{H}_5\right)}_2\right]$ Bis(cyclop[entadienyl) iron $\left(II\right)$
• C. $\left[{Cr\left(H_{2}O\right)}_4{Cl}_2\right]{NO}_3$ Tetraquadichloridochromium $\left(III\right)$ nitrate
• D. $\left[Co{\left({NO}_2\right)}_3{\left({NH}_3\right)}_3\right]$ Triamminetrinitrito-N-cobaltate$\left(III\right)$

Answer 1

The correct option is A $K_2\left[{OsCl}_{5}N\right]$ potassium pentachlorido nitridoosmate $\left(VI\right)$

Among the given complexes, the complex A have the incorrect IUPAC name given. The correct IUPAC name of the Coordination compound is Dipottasiumazanylidyne pentachloro osmium (2-).