The name of complex ion, [Fe(CN)₆]³⁻ is:

The name of complex ion, $[Fe(CN)_6]^{3-}$ is:
A Tricyanoferrate (III) ion
B Hexacyanidoferrate (III) ion
C Hexacyanoiron (III) ion
D Hexacyanitoferrate (III) ion

Detailed Solution

Six cyanide ligands → hexacyanido; anionic complex of iron → ferrate; oxidation state of Fe = +3.
Name: hexacyanidoferrate(III) ion.

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