Question

name the following binary (type iii) compounds: a. ccl₄ b. no₂ c. if₃ d. co

Explanation:

Step1: Name CCl₄

Carbon is the first - named element and chlorine is the second. Prefix for 4 is tetra - and the ending of chlorine is changed to - ide. So it is carbon tetrachloride.

Step2: Name NO₂

Nitrogen is the first - named element and oxygen is the second. Prefix for 2 is di - and the ending of oxygen is changed to - ide. So it is nitrogen dioxide.

Step3: Name IF₃

Iodine is the first - named element and fluorine is the second. Prefix for 3 is tri - and the ending of fluorine is changed to - ide. So it is iodine trifluoride.

Step4: Name CO

Carbon is the first - named element and oxygen is the second. Prefix for 1 (not used for the first element usually) and prefix for 1 for oxygen is mono - and the ending of oxygen is changed to - ide. So it is carbon monoxide.

Answer:

a. Carbon tetrachloride
b. Nitrogen dioxide
c. Iodine trifluoride
d. Carbon monoxide