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Grade 12Physical Chemistry

[FeN3(O2)(SCN)4]4-
What is the name of this complex ion
and charge on every atom
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Profile image of Shivam
12 Years agoGrade 12
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Profile image of Apoorva Arora
12 Years ago
First of all let us calculate the charge on the Fe ion. The charge on the different ligands is as follows:
so x-1+0-4=-4
x=+1
So the name of the complex is
Azidotetrathiocyanotodioxygenferrate(I)

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IIT Roorkee
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