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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Nomenclature of Ionic Compounds

Question 8 • IA-Chemistry A Survey of Chemistry A

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 each atom. Two nitrogen atoms give “dinitrogen,” and one oxygen atom gives “monoxide” (the prefix mono- combines with oxide as monoxide). The IUPAC name is dinitrogen monoxide, choice B.

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