Cyano vs. Cyanido
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Cyano vs. Cyanido
What is the difference between cyano and cyanido when naming coordination complexes?
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Re: Cyano vs. Cyanido
There is not a difference, they represent the same thing. They are just two different naming conventions (the standard vs. the new IUPAC naming convention) that refer to the same thing. I believe you can use either and they will both be right. I like to use cyano because I think it's a little easier to remember. :)
Re: Cyano vs. Cyanido
I think it's just the "old" way vs the "new" way idk. It's correct to use both but it's good to be consistent with it.
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