NEETChemistryCoordination Compounds
In coordination compound nomenclature, what is used to indicate the oxidation state of the metal in a complex?
Options
- AA Roman numeral in parenthesis
- BA Greek letter
- CA numerical subscript
- DA chemical symbol
Correct answer
A. A Roman numeral in parenthesis
Step-by-step solution
In coordination compound nomenclature, the oxidation state of the metal in a complex is indicated by a Roman numeral in parenthesis following the name of the coordination entity.