The correct name for the compound [Fe(NH₃)₅H₂O](NO₃)₂ is ________ A)pentaammineaquairon(II) nitrate. B)pentaammineaquairon(III) nitrate. C)pentaammineaquaferrate(II) nitrate. D)aquapentaammineiron(II) nitrate. E)pentaammineaquadinitroiron(III).

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The correct name for the compound [Fe(NH₃)₅H₂O](NO₃)₂ is pentaammineaquairon(II) nitrate. The name of the complex ion is derived from the ligands attached to the metal ion. In this case, the metal ion is iron(II) and the ligands are five ammonia molecules and one water molecule. The name of the anion is derived from the nitrate ion.

The Correct Name for the Compound [Fe(NH3)5H2O](NO3)2 Is ________

The Correct Name for the Compound [Fe(NH₃)₅H₂O](NO₃)₂ Is ________