Question

which of the following is the correct name for ccl₄?
a. carbon chloride
b. carbon tetrachloride
c. carbon chlorine
d. carbon tetrachlorine

Explanation:

In naming binary covalent compounds, the prefix 'tetra -' is used for 4 atoms of the second - named element. Here, there are 4 chlorine atoms bonded to 1 carbon atom. The correct name is carbon tetrachloride.

Answer:

B. Carbon tetrachloride