Question

question 4 of 25
what is the correct name for n₂o₄?
a. nitrogen oxide
b. nitrogen tetroxide
c. dinitrogen tetroxide
d. dinitrogen trioxide

Explanation:

In naming covalent compounds, the prefix 'di -' indicates 2 and 'tetra -' indicates 4. Here there are 2 nitrogen atoms (dinitrogen) and 4 oxygen atoms (tetroxide).

Answer:

C. Dinitrogen tetroxide