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The name of complex ion, [Fe(CN)6]3− is:

A
Hexacyanoiron (III) ion
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Hexacyanitoferrate (III) ion
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Tricyanoferrate (III) ion
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D
Hexacyanidoferrate (III) ion
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Solution

The correct option is D Hexacyanidoferrate (III) ion
In the given complex there are 6 Cyanide ligands and the oxidation number of Fe is M-6= -3 This implies Fe is in +3 oxidation state and Hence the IUPAC name of the complex should be hexacyanidoferrate(III).Hence option D is correct.

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