Which One of the Following Combinations of Names and Formulas

question 63

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following combinations of names and formulas of ions is incorrect?

• A) Ba²⁺ barium
• B) S^2- sulfate
• C) CN^- cyanide
• D) ClO₄^- perchlorate
• E) HCO₃^- bicarbonate

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