Q32 / 160 · AP EAMCET 2022 (08 Jul Shift 2) · Chemistry

The IUPAC name of the following complex is $\left[\mathrm{Cr}\left(\mathrm{NH}_3\right)_3\left(\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}\right)_2 \mathrm{Cl}\right] \mathrm{Cl}_2$.

  • Correct answer
    A
    Triamminediaqua chlorido chromium (III) ch!oride.
  • B
    Diaquatriammine chlorido chromium (III) chloride.
  • C
    Chlorido diaquatriammine chromium (III) chloride.
  • D
    Triammine diaqua trichlorido chromium (III).

Solution

The IUPAC name of the compound $\left[\mathrm{Cr}\left(\mathrm{NH}_3\right)\left(\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}\right)_2 \mathrm{Cl}_{\mathrm{Cl}} \mathrm{Cl}_2\right.$ is triamminediaqua chlorido chromium (III) chloride.

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

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