Question

q2. (6 points) name the following molecular compounds: a) b₂h₆ = b) h₂se = c) pcl₃ =

Explanation:

• For $B_2H_6$, prefix 'di -' for 2 boron atoms and 'hex -' for 6 hydrogen atoms, named diborane.
• For $H_2Se$, hydrogen is named first, and selenium is named as an anion 'selenide', named hydrogen selenide.
• For $PCl_3$, prefix 'tri -' for 3 chlorine atoms, named phosphorus trichloride.

Answer:

a) Diborane
b) Hydrogen selenide
c) Phosphorus trichloride