1 Formulas of
Mononuclear
Coordination
Entities
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(vii) The neutral complex molecule is named similar to that of the
complex cation The following examples illustrate the nomenclature for coordination
compounds 1 [Cr(NH3)3(H2O)3]Cl3 is named as:
triamminetriaquachromium(III) chloride
Explanation: The complex ion is inside the square bracket, which is
a cation