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Writing the formula of a coordination compound

Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2016 6:02 pm
by Anjum Farook 2O
When writing down the formula of a coordination compound, do we consider whether a ligand is neutral/anionic as well as the alphabetical order or is only the alphabetical order taken into consideration? I read somewhere that you write neutral ligands first, followed by anionic ones.

Re: Writing the formula of a coordination compound

Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2016 6:06 pm
by Anjum Farook 2O
Also, for alphabetical order - do we consider the chemical symbols or the actual/written names of the ligands?

Re: Writing the formula of a coordination compound

Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2016 9:12 pm
by Melanie_Wong_1K