Question

The structure of the compound or molecule helps predict the name of compound. Given the binary molecule HCl, which statement does not follow the IUPAC nomenclature rules?

A) The hydrogen cation indicates that the compound is an acid.
B) The two nonmetals indicate that covalent naming rules apply.
C) The name of the anion predicts the name of the final molecule.
D) The lack of oxygen in the anion indicates the prefix "hydro-" is used.

Answer 1

B) The two nonmetals indicate that covalent naming rules apply.
because we have here H and Cl atoms that both are non-polar and the name of this acid will be Hydrochloric acid which formed through covalent bond

Answer 2

The correct answer is:

B) The two nonmetals indicate that covalent naming rules apply.

because we have here H and Cl atoms that both are non-polar and the name of this acid will be Hydrochloric acid which formed through covalent bond