The Name of Al₂(SO₄)₃ Is

question 56

Multiple Choice

The name of Al₂(SO₄) ₃ is

• A)aluminum(III)sulfate.
• B)dialuminum trisulfate.
• C)dialuminum sulfate.
• D)dialuminum trisulfide.
• E)aluminum sulfate.

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