Chapter 4, Problem 64RQ

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The following acids: ${\text{H}}_{\text{2}}\text{Se}$, ${\text{HSeO}}_{\text{3}}$, and ${\text{HSeO}}_{\text{2}}$ that are formed by selenium are to be named.

Concept Introduction:

Selenium is a chemical element with chemical and physical properties similar to sulfur and tellurium.

It is a metalloid and is obtained commercially as a by-product of copper refining.

Binary acids are the compounds of hydrogen and a non-metal.

Oxo acids are the compounds of hydrogen, oxygen, and a non-metal.

Organic acids are the compounds that consist of a carboxylic acid group.