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Nomenclature of Covalent Compounds — Quiz

Question 7 • Chemistry

Which is the name for SO sub 3 ?

Answer
A
trisulfur oxide
B
silver trioxide
C
sulfur trioxide
D
silver oxide

Explanation

SO₃ contains one sulfur atom and three oxygen atoms. For a molecular compound, three oxygen atoms are named “trioxide,” so SO₃ is sulfur trioxide. Silver is a different element and is not present in the formula.

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