DiamminedizincII
Diamminedizinc(II) is a coordination compound with the chemical formula [Zn(NH₃)₂]²⁺. This formula represents a complex ion, not a neutral compound, as it carries a net positive charge. In this complex, two ammonia molecules (NH₃) are coordinated to a central zinc ion (Zn²⁺). The "di" in diamminedizinc indicates the presence of two ammonia ligands. The "(II)" signifies that the zinc ion is in the +2 oxidation state.
The formation of diamminedizinc(II) occurs when ammonia is added to solutions containing zinc(II) ions. Ammonia is
Diamminedizinc(II) is often encountered in qualitative analysis and in certain industrial processes. For instance, it can