Using the stock naming system name this compound Mg(NO2)2?

magnesium nitrite, usually found as the trihydrate

Using the stock naming system name this compound Mg(NO2)2?
Magnesium nitrite
Reply:Using the term Magnesium (II) nitrite is unneccesary since Mg is an alakali earth metal or IIA element. Had it been a transition metal, such as for example, Cu (copper), you would have to name the charge.


BTW dont do that bullcrap system for ferrous or ferric- its primitive and useless