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Why [Zn(NH3)4]2+ is called(IUPAC name) Tetraamminezinc(II)ion and not tetraammoniumzincate(II)ion?

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[Zn(NH3)4]2+ → Tetra ammine zinc (ii) ion

not tetra ammonium zincate (ii) ion

because- There is no negative charge on the co-ordination sphere.

According to IUPAC - when, There is a negative charge on co-ordination sphere, then "ate" suffix is added to metal.

Therefore, IUPAC Name of [Zn(NH3)4]2+ will be tetraamminezinc (ii) ion.

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