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Identify the correct formula for hexaaquamanganese(II) ion.(a) [Mn(H2O)6]^2+(b) [Mn(H2O)6]^2-(c) [Mn2(H2O)6]^+(d) [Mn(H2O)6]^+2I got this question by my school principal while I was bunking the class.This is a very interesting question from Nomenclature of Coordination Compounds topic in division Coordination Compounds of Chemistry – Class 12

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The correct answer is (a) [Mn(H2O)6]^2+

To explain I would say: The parenthesis after manganese represents its oxidation state (+2) which is indicated outside the square BRACKET with sign following the number. The H2O MOLECULE is a neutral ligand NAMED as aqua.



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