NEETChemistryCoordination Compounds
What is the purpose of using prefixes like bis, tris, and tetrakis in coordination compound nomenclature?
Options
- ATo indicate the number of ligands
- BTo indicate the charge of the complex
- CTo indicate the size of the ligands
- DTo indicate the atomic number of the metal
Correct answer
A. To indicate the number of ligands
Step-by-step solution
Prefixes like bis, tris, and tetrakis are used in coordination compound nomenclature to indicate the number of ligands when numerical prefixes are present in their names.