The correct IUPAC name of K2MnO4 is
- Potassium tetraoxidomanganate (VI)
- Dipotassium tetraoxidomanganate (VII)
- Potassium tetraoxopermanganate (VI)
- Potassium tetraoxidomanganese (VI)
Answer
(1) Potassium tetraoxidomanganate (VI)
Solution
Oxidation state of Mn: 2(+1) + x + 4(-2) = 0 ⇒ x = +6
Anion [MnO4]2-: ligand O2- = oxido, 4 ⇒ tetraoxido; anionic metal name ends in -ate ⇒ manganate
∵ the oxidation state (VI) is given, the number of K+ is not prefixed
⇒ Potassium tetraoxidomanganate(VI)
Answer: (1)