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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Nomenclature of Covalent Compounds

Question 8 • *26-27 CFISD TX-Chemistry A CR

Hydrochloric acid

Answer
A
HClO2
B
HClO3
C
HCl

Explanation

Hydrochloric acid is the binary acid made from hydrogen and chlorine, so its formula is HCl. HClO₂ and HClO₃ are oxyacids with different names: chlorous acid and chloric acid, respectively.

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