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Naming Covalent Compounds — Quiz

Question 9 • Physical Science

Martije has made a slight error in naming a compound monocarbon tetrabromide . What compound is she most likely naming, and what is its correct name?

Answer
A
cap c sub 1 Br sub 4 (monocarbon tetrabromide)
B
cap c cap b sub 4 (carbon tetrabromide)
C
cap c sub 1 cap b sub 4 (monocarbon tetrabromide)
D
cap c Br sub 4 (carbon tetrabromide)

Explanation

The formula for carbon tetrabromide is CBr₄: one carbon atom and four bromine atoms. In naming a covalent compound, the prefix mono- is usually omitted from the first element, so “monocarbon tetrabromide” should be corrected to “carbon tetrabromide.” Choice C gives the formula CBr₄ and the correct name.

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