Chapter 6, Problem 2ST

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The option which is correct for the Stock system name for ${\text{Hg}}^{\text{2+}}$ is to be identified.

Concept Introduction:

The method of naming the transition metal cations is known as the Stock system. According to IUPAC nomenclature rules, cations are the named for parent metal followed by word ion or the system in chemical nomenclature that indicates the oxidation state of the significant element in a compound or ion by means of a roman numeral that is used in parentheses after the name designating this element.