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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Nomenclature of Ionic Compounds

Question 9 • IA-Chemistry A Survey of Chemistry A

What is the common name for N2O?

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

Explanation

N₂O is commonly known as nitrous oxide, also called laughing gas. Its systematic molecular name is dinitrogen monoxide, but the question asks for the common name, so choice D is correct.

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