Naming Order

[Labiba Sardar 2A]

When you're writing out the formula for compounds, does the order of the ligands matter? For example, for 9C. #3d), would it be wrong to write Na[Fe(C2O4)2 (OH2)2] instead of Na[Fe(OH2)2 (C2O4)2 ]?

[Amanda Lin 2I]

I think ligands are listed in alphabetical order.

[DLee_1L]

alphabetic order, but disregarding the prefix. but for the formula, doesn't matter

[MBouwman_4A]

I believe you would list the ligands in alphabetical order.

[Rodrigo2J]

I think it is okay to write the formula either way, but when you're actually naming the molecule you would have to write it in alphabetical order.

[Astrid Lunde 1I]

The naming of the molecule should be in alphabetical order.

[Ashley Kim 3F]

I don't think it necessarily matters how the formula is arranged as long as the naming is done alphabetically.