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QuizMultiple Choice

Nomenclature of Covalent Compounds

Question 11 • *26-27 CFISD TX-Chemistry A CR

Which is the formula for dinitrogen pentoxide?

Answer
A
N5O2
B
5N2O
C
2NO5
D
N2O5

Explanation

The prefix di- means 2 nitrogen atoms, and penta- means 5 oxygen atoms. Write those subscripts after the element symbols, giving N₂O₅. Therefore, the correct choice is N₂O₅.

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