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OpenStudy (anonymous):

what do parentheses in chemical equations mean

OpenStudy (abb0t):

It can be a variety of things. For instance, K\(_4\)[Fe(CN)\(_6\)] or potassium hexacyanoferrate(II), the CN means they are the ligands attached to the metal complex. Also, there is CH\(_3\)CH\(_2\)-(CH\(_2\))\(_5\)CH\(_2\)COOH, the parenthesis means there there is a chain there. So, I think if you Can you be more specific, i could give you a better answer.

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