The correct name for Ni(CN)₂ is ________. A)nickel (I)cyanide B)nickel cyanate C)nickel carbonate D)nickel (II)cyanide E)nickel (I)nitride

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The naming of coordination compounds involves identifying the central metal ion and the ligands attached to it. In this compound, the central metal ion is nickel (Ni) with a +2 charge (since there are two cyanide ligands that each carry a -1 charge). Therefore, the correct name should include "nickel (II)". The ligands in this compound are cyanide (CN-) and sulfide (S2-), and they are named in alphabetical order. The correct name for this compound is nickel (II) cyanide sulfide.

The Correct Name for Ni(CN)2 Is ________

The Correct Name for Ni(CN)₂ Is ________