Q6 / 120 · VITEEE 2006 · Chemistry

$\mathrm{NH}_{3}$ group in a coordination compound is named as

A
ammonium
Correct answer
B
ammine
C
amine
D
ammonia

Solution

Neutral ligands are given the same names as the neutral molecule. However, two very important exceptions to this rule are: $\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}$ Aquo (Aqua) $\mathrm{NH}_{3}$ Ammine.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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