Question

The correct name of, $\left[Ni{\left(DMG\right)}_2\right]$ a cherry red precipitate is:

• A. bis ( dimethyl glyoximato ) nickel ( II )
• B. bis ( dimethyl glyoximato ) nickelate ( II )
• C. bis ( dimethyl glyoxime ) nickel ( II )
• D. bis ( dimethyl glyoxime ) nickelate ( II )

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

bis ( dimethyl glyoximato ) nickel ( II )

Dimethylglyoxime while acting as ligand has one negative charge so the oxidation number of Ni in given compound is +2. Hence, the IUPAC name of the compound is bis (dimethyl glyoximato) nickel (II).