Give the correct name for [Fe(CN)6]4-.
A) hexayanoiron(II)
B) iron hexacyanide
C) hexacyanoferrate(II)
D) hexacyanide iron(II)
E) hexacyanoferrate(III)

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The correct naming convention for coordination compounds is to start with the ligands (in alphabetical order) followed by the metal ion in Roman numerals indicating its charge. In this case, the ligand is hexacyanide, which is a negatively charged complex ion. The metal ion is iron, which is in the +2 oxidation state. Therefore, the correct name is hexacyanoferrate(II) (Choice C).

Give the Correct Name for [Fe(CN)6]4-