Question

the correct name for h₂so₄ is
a sulfuric acid
b hydrogen sulfate
c hydrosulfuric acid
d sulfurous acid

Explanation:

$H_2SO_4$ is a well - known strong acid. The naming convention for acids with polyatomic anions ending in -ate is to change the -ate to -ic and add the word acid. The sulfate ion ($SO_4^{2 -}$) gives the name sulfuric acid for $H_2SO_4$. Hydrogen sulfate is $HSO_4^-$. Hydrosulfuric acid is $H_2S$. Sulfurous acid is $H_2SO_3$.

Answer:

A. sulfuric acid