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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Nomenclature of Covalent Compounds

Question 8 • *26-27 CFISD TX-Chemistry A CR

Phosphorus trihydride

Answer
A
P3H
B
HP3
C
PH3

Explanation

“Trihydride” means the compound contains three hydrogen atoms. Phosphorus is represented by P, so phosphorus trihydride has the formula PH₃, which is choice C.

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