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What would be the formula of the hypothetical compound shown in the figure? (Assume all ligands are monoatomic)(a) [M(AB)2C]^+(b) [M(A2B2C)]^+(c) [MA2B2C]^+(d) [M(A)2(B)2C]^+This question was addressed to me at a job interview.The origin of the question is Nomenclature of Coordination Compounds in section Coordination Compounds of Chemistry – Class 12

Answer» CORRECT option is (C) [MA2B2C]^+

To EXPLAIN: A, B and C are distinct monoatomic ligands are simply listed in that order after the METAL M, without the use of any PARENTHESIS, and enclosed within square brackets.


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