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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Nomenclature of Covalent Compounds

Question 5 • *26-27 CFISD TX-Chemistry A CR

What is the IUPAC name for N2O?

Answer
A
mononitrogen dioxide
B
dinitrogen monoxide
C
nitrogen oxide
D
nitrous oxide

Explanation

N₂O is a molecular compound, so use prefixes to show the number of atoms. The formula has two nitrogen atoms (di-) and one oxygen atom (mono-), with oxygen named as “oxide.” Therefore, its IUPAC name is dinitrogen monoxide; nitrous oxide is its common name.

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