Chapter 6, Problem 1RQ

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Two compounds that are referred by their common names have to be listed and their systematic names have to be provided.

Explanation of Solution

Two compounds that are often referred by their common names are,

1. 1) Baking soda
2. 2) Wood alcohol

Baking soda has a chemical formula of ${\text{NaHCO}}_{\text{3}}.$  The systematic name of baking soda is sodium hydrogen carbonate.

Wood alcohol has a chemical formula of ${\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}\text{OH}\text{.}$  The systematic name of wood alcohol is methanol.