When We Name a Binary Covalent Compound, Which of the Following

question 99

Multiple Choice

When we name a binary covalent compound, which of the following is true?

• A) The element that has more atoms in the molecule is named first.
• B) We name the elements in alphabetical order.
• C) We name the less electronegative element first.
• D) We name the more electronegative element first.

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