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Quick complex ion question

If a complex ion has no charge, like cis platin for example, would we still have to put square brackets around it like we would for [Cu(H2O)6]2+
Original post by MX123
If a complex ion has no charge, like cis platin for example, would we still have to put square brackets around it like we would for [Cu(H2O)6]2+


Yes in most cases, an example is [PtCl2(NH3)2 ]
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Original post by MX123
If a complex ion has no charge, like cis platin for example, would we still have to put square brackets around it like we would for [Cu(H2O)6]2+


No. An example is tetracarbonylnickel(0) .... Ni(CO)4
Original post by charco
No. An example is tetracarbonylnickel(0) .... Ni(CO)4

True

Original post by LeonVII
Yes.


False
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Original post by charco
No. An example is tetracarbonylnickel(0) .... Ni(CO)4


Thanks!
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What exam are you doing?


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there is nothing wrong with putting the square brackets around the thing even if it has a 0 charge
my teacher does it all the time
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What exam are you doing?


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Ocr f325
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No you don't need to.

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brah, yes

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