Chapter 6, Problem 57E

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The IUPAC name for ternary oxyacid, ${\text{HClO}}_{\text{2}}\left(aq\right)$ is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

An aqueous solution of a compound composed of hydrogen and an oxyanion is known as ternary oxyacid. The IUPAC system of naming is used to provide a proper naming to a compound. In ternary oxyacids, the suffix, —ic acid or —ous acid is added to the non-metal part of the oxyanion.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

The IUPAC name for ternary oxyacid, ${\text{H}}_{\text{3}}{\text{PO}}_{\text{4}}\left(aq\right)$ is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

An aqueous solution of a compound composed of hydrogen and an oxyanion is known as ternary oxyacid. The IUPAC system of naming is used to provide a proper naming to a compound. In ternary oxyacids, the suffix, —ic acid or —ous acid is added to the non-metal part of the oxyanion.