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In coordination compound nomenclature, what is the name of the cationic part of the compound?

Options

  1. ACoordination sphere
  2. BCentral atom/ion
  3. CCounter ion
  4. DLigand

Correct answer

C. Counter ion

Step-by-step solution

In coordination compound nomenclature, the name of the cationic part of the compound is the "counter ion."

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