Choose the INCORRECT formula/name combination for ligands. A)-O₂C-CO₂^- / oxalato (ox) B)S₂O₃^2- / thiosulfato C)CH₃NH₂/ ammino D)SCN^-bonded to S / thiocyanato-S- E)NCS^- bonded to N / thiocyanato-N-

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C) is incorrect because the formula given corresponds to a thioamide group, not "ammino" which is a misspelling of "amino" (NH2). The correct ligand name for NH2 is "amido" or "amide" when specifically referring to the anionic form (NH2^-), not "ammino".

Choose the INCORRECT Formula/name Combination for Ligands