(a)
Interpretation:
The correct formula for the compound Bromine trichloride has to be written.
Concept Introduction:
Binary Molecular Compounds:
Binary molecular compounds will contain atoms of two elements. Naming is done like the first element will be giving its elemental name. The second element given its root (hydr, bor, carb, ox, fluor, etc.) followed by ide.
(b)
Interpretation:
The correct formula for the compound Xenon trioxide has to be written.
Concept Introduction:
Refer to part (a).
(c)
Interpretation:
The correct formula for the compound Diphosphorous tetrafluoride has to be written.
Concept Introduction:
Refer to part (a).
(d)
Interpretation:
The correct formula for the compound Oxygen difluoride has to be written.
Concept Introduction:
Refer to part (a).
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