The compound K₃[Fe(CN)₆] is used in calico printing and wool dyeing. Give its systematic name. A) potassium iron(III) hexacyanate B) tripotassium iron(III) hexacyanate C) potassium hexacyanoferrate(III) D) potassium hexacyanideferrate E) none of the above

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The systematic name of the compound is potassium hexacyanoferrate(III). This is because "hexacyano" indicates that there are six cyanide ligands attached to the central iron ion, and "ferrate(III)" indicates that the central ion is iron in its +3 oxidation state. The "potassium" part of the name indicates that there are three potassium ions associated with the complex.

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The Compound K₃[Fe(CN)₆] Is Used in Calico Printing and Wool