What is the name of the compound having the formula [Ru(CO)₆](ClO₄)₃? A) hexacarbonmonoxideruthenium(III)perchlorate B) hexacarbonmonoxideruthenium(II)chloro tetroxide C) trichloratehexacarbonylruthenate(III) D) hexacarbonylruthenium(II)chlorate E) hexacarbonylruthenium(III)perchlorate

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The compound contains ruthenium in a +3 oxidation state (ruthenate) and the presence of perchlorate ion indicates the oxidation state of ruthenium to be +3, making option E the correct answer. The prefixes "hexa" and "mono" in the name indicate the presence of 6 carbon monoxide ligands and 1 sulfur ligand, respectively. The other options do not match the oxidation state or ligand composition of the given compound.

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