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Nomenclature of Covalent Compounds — Quiz

Question 6 • Chemistry

Which is an IUPAC name for a covalent compound?

Answer
A
carbon bioxide
B
carbon dioxide
C
zinc phosphate
D
zinc monophosphate

Explanation

For a covalent compound, prefixes show how many atoms of each element are present. CO₂ has one carbon atom and two oxygen atoms, so its name is carbon dioxide. “Bioxide” is not the correct prefix form; zinc phosphate is an ionic compound.

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