Chapter 8.1, Problem 8.2P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The name of the acid ${\text{HClO}}_{\text{2}}$ has to be given.

Concept Introduction:

Oxoacids:  Oxoacids are derived from oxoanions.  Oxoacids contains at least one oxygen atom and at least one hydrogen atom is bonded to oxygen atom.

Naming of acids from anions:

For acids derived from the anions that ends in the suffix “-ide”, the prefix hydro is added and “-ide” is changed to “-ic acid”.

For acids derived from polyatomic anions that ends in the suffix “-ate” is changed to “-ic acid”.

For acids derived from polyatomic anions that ends in the suffix “-ite” is changed to “-ous acid”.