Question

question 21 (0.25 points) listen what is the correct iupac name for \\( p_4o_{10} \\)? a) diphosphorous pentoxide b) tetraphosphorous decaoxygen c) phosphorus decoxide d) tetraphosphorus decoxide e) phosphorous pentoxide

Explanation:

To name a covalent compound using IUPAC rules, use prefixes to indicate the number of each atom: "tetra-" for 4, "deca-" for 10. The second element's ending is changed to "-ide". For $P_4O_{10}$, there are 4 phosphorus atoms and 10 oxygen atoms.

Answer:

d) tetraphosphorus decoxide