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QuestionWhat is the correct name for the compound CCl₄?

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STEP 1

Assumptions1. The compound is CCl4\mathrm{CCl}_{4}. . We are using the IUPAC nomenclature system for naming the compound.

STEP 2

First, identify the central atom in the compound. In CCl4\mathrm{CCl}_{4}, the central atom is Carbon (C).

STEP 3

Next, identify the surrounding atoms. In CCl\mathrm{CCl}_{}, the surrounding atoms are Chlorine (Cl).

STEP 4

Count the number of surrounding atoms. In CCl4\mathrm{CCl}_{4}, there are4 Chlorine atoms.

STEP 5

The prefix for4 in IUPAC nomenclature is 'tetra'.

STEP 6

Combine the central atom, the prefix for the number of surrounding atoms, and the name of the surrounding atoms to form the name of the compound.
Name=Centralatom+Prefix+SurroundingatomName = Central\, atom + Prefix + Surrounding\, atom

STEP 7

Plug in the values for the central atom, the prefix, and the surrounding atom to form the name of the compound.
Name=Carbon+tetra+ChlorineName = Carbon + tetra + Chlorine

STEP 8

The correct name for the compound CCl4\mathrm{CCl}_{4} is Carbon tetrachloride.

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