Chapter 3, Problem 29Q

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The name of given compound is to be predicted according to analogy with phosphorous compounds.

Concept introduction: Analogy is nothing but comparison between compounds for the purpose of explanation.

The anions that contain oxygen is known as oxyanions.

To determine: The name of the compound ${\text{Na}}_{\text{3}}{\text{AsO}}_{\text{4}},{\text{H}}_{\text{3}}{\text{AsO}}_{\text{4}}$ and $\text{Mg}{\left({\text{SbO}}_{\text{4}}\right)}_{\text{2}}$ with respect to analogy with phosphorous compounds.