Chapter 3, Problem 3.85AP

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The covalent compound ${\text{PBr}}_{\text{3}}$ has to be named.

Concept Introduction:

Naming of covalent compound:

1. 1) The first nonmetal is named by its elemental name and the second is named using the suffix “-ide”.
2. 2) Prefixes are added to show the number of atoms of each element.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The covalent compound ${\text{SO}}_{\text{3}}$ has to be named.

Concept Introduction:

Refer to part (a).

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The covalent compound $\text{NCl}{\text{3}}_{}$ has to be named.

Concept Introduction:

Refer to part (a).

(d)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The covalent compound ${\text{P}}_{\text{2}}{\text{S}}_{\text{5}}$ has to be named.

Concept Introduction:

Refer to part (a).